Assistant Teacher HS

Arkansas Early Learning•Alexander, AR

16d

About The Position

MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY. JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS. At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas through Early Head Start and Head Start. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 16 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment. Being on our team as a Center Director, Teacher, Assistant Teacher or office personnel at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own? NOW HIRINg A Head Start ASSISTANT TEACHER: The Head Start Program Assistant will work to ensure comprehensive Head Start services are provided to children and families enrolled in the program. This position will utilize the Center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development and education. This position is full time 9 months of the year and goes on furlough from May-August.

Requirements

18 years old or older
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Current Pre-K CDA or willing to obtain through our program at no cost within 2 years
Enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Baccalaureate in Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

work to ensure comprehensive Head Start services are provided to children and families enrolled in the program
utilize the Center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development and education