R0072908 Child Care Teacher I/II/III (Head Start/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 to ensure their safety, and fostering a positive learning environment. The position requires collaboration with parents and staff, adherence to program standards, and maintaining necessary documentation. UAMS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions, including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous leave policies, educational discounts, and retirement contributions.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED