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University of Arkansas

Public research university in Arkansas

Child Care Teacher 1/2/3 - Head Start/Early Head Start

Early Childhood EducationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLittle Rock, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Child Care Teacher I requires a high school diploma or GED, a Child Development Associate credential in infant-toddler, and one year of early childhood experience.
  • Child Care Teacher II requires an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, or an associate's degree with at least six credit hours in early childhood education, plus one year of early childhood experience.
  • Child Care Teacher III requires a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with at least six credit hours in early childhood education, plus one year of experience in early childhood education or a related field.
  • The position requires a license or certificate, three professional references, veteran status documentation, a resume, and unofficial or official transcripts.
  • Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
  • The position is subject to pre-employment screening, which may include criminal background checks, drug testing, and/or education verification.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement a daily program for children in the center.
  • Supervise children and ensure their safety at all times.
  • Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning through physical classroom materials and instructional activities.
  • Implement approved regular goals using techniques necessary to motivate learning in small children.
  • Assess instructional classroom materials regularly and communicate when replacement or repair is needed.
  • Supervise students in all activities inside and outside the classroom, and ensure everything is in place in case of absence.
  • Identify each student's achievement level and provide ongoing evaluation of progress.
  • Identify behavioral concerns that require involvement of program resource staff.
  • Establish and maintain continuous communication between parents and staff.
  • Encourage parent involvement to increase literacy skills and classroom participation.
  • Become thoroughly knowledgeable about and adhere to required program standards and regulations.
  • Participate in school-sponsored activities and attend faculty and staff meetings as required.
  • Maintain all required documentation.
  • Maintain the child/staff ratio.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

University of Arkansas

Public research university in Arkansas

University of Arkansas is a public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It provides undergraduate and graduate education, conducts research, and supports public-service and extension activity. Academic colleges, laboratories, student services, facilities, and administrative units make up the campus operating environment. Faculty, research, student-support, technical, trades, and professional roles support the institution. The profile is campus-specific while recognizing that the University of Arkansas System uses a shared official careers platform.

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