Head Start Teacher

Arkansas Early Learning • Jonesboro, AR

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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 Teacher: The Head Start Teacher will provide comprehensive Head Start services to children and families enrolled in the program. The Teacher will utilize the center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development.

Requirements

• A Bachelor or Associate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development - Required
• An Associate, Bachelor or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children - Required

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Head Start services 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.

Benefits

• Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 25 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level