Early Head Start)

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a Child Care Teacher I/II/III for its Head Start/Early Head Start program. This role involves planning and implementing daily programs for children, supervising them, and ensuring their safety at all times. UAMS is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans, offering a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs.

Requirements

Child Care Teacher I: High School diploma/GED with a (CDA) Child Development Associates credential in infant-toddler, plus one (1) year of early childhood experience.
Child Care Teacher II: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, or Associate's degree with at least six (6) credit hours in early childhood education, plus one (1) year of early childhood experience.
Child Care Teacher III: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with at least six (6) credit hours in early childhood education plus one (1) year of experience in early childhood Education or related field.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).

Responsibilities

Creates and maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning, both through physical classroom materials and instructional activities.
Implement approved regular goals while utilizing techniques necessary to motivate learning in small children.
Make regular assessments of instructional classroom materials and communicate the need for replacement or repair as needed.
Supervises students in all activities, both inside and outside the classroom.
Ensure that everything is in place in case of your absence.
Identifies achievement levels of each student and provides ongoing evaluation of progress.
Identifies and accesses behavioral concerns requiring involvement of program resource staff.
Establishes and maintains continuous communication between parents and staff.
Encourages parent involvement to increase literacy skills and classroom participation.
Become thoroughly knowledgeable of all required program standards and regulations and adhere to the same.
Participates in school-sponsored activities; attends faculty and staff meetings as required.
Maintains all required documentation.
Maintains the child/staff ratio.
Perform all duties as assigned.