Early Head Start Teacher
About The Position
The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher uses the center’s indoor and outdoor environments to create rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child’s individual development. The teacher intentionally creates bonds of care and attention, recognizing that every word and action matters in early development, so infants and toddlers can learn and develop appropriately. Arkansas Early Learning provides Early Head Start and Head Start programs for children from birth to age five and their families. Its programs serve vulnerable children in childcare settings and include educational childcare, child and family support services, and a curriculum beginning as early as six weeks old.
Requirements
- Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA), or an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Alternatively, an associate or bachelor’s degree in any field and willingness to obtain an Infant and Toddler Development certificate. Arkansas Early Learning provides this 1–2 week training course.
Responsibilities
- Use indoor and outdoor center environments to create learning opportunities based on daily routines.
- Support each child’s individual development.
- Create attentive, caring bonds that help infants and toddlers learn and develop appropriately.
Benefits
- Set full-time schedule with weekends off.
- 33 paid days off during the first year.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid training.
- Benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
