Child Care Teacher Assistant (Head Start)

United States·Little Rockmid

Education & TrainingEarly Childhood Teacher

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Key Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains a learning environment that enables children to achieve the greatest amount of success in learning through discovery in the environment.

Requirements Summary

High school diploma/GED PLUS six (6) months of experience working in an early childhood environment. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool.

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Education & TrainingEarly Childhood Teacher

01/12/2027

Regular

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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High school diploma/GED PLUS six (6) months of experience working in an early childhood environment.
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool.
Must be enrolled in a CDA program to complete within two (2)years of hire.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Join our team as a Child Care Teacher Assistant and help create a vibrant, nurturing, and enriching learning environment! In this role, you’ll work closely with Lead Teachers to design and deliver meaningful learning experiences that foster the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth of every child. You’ll play a key part in ensuring a safe, healthy, and stimulating classroom where curiosity and creativity thrive.

We believe in the power of family engagement, and you will actively encourage strong connections between children and their families, supporting relationship-building that extends beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

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Establishes and maintains a learning environment that enables children to achieve the greatest amount of success in learning through discovery in the environment. (See ECERS score; Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale).
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Models appropriate language and behavior for children and parents in all situations. Guides learning through discovery in the environment. Utilizes curriculum for developing age-appropriate activities. Listens to the children and to the parents.
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Assesses children’s development levels of learning and plans activities in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.
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Shares learning activities of children with the parents through home visits, classroom parent-teacher conferences, and daily progress notes.
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Works cooperatively with parents, service providers, and volunteers to ensure that the children’s needs are met.
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Perform other duties as assigned.

Feeling, Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking

Kneeling, Reaching

Commensurate with education and experience

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.