Assistant Teacher PA

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc.; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering children and families in Arkansas. As a Program Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive Head Start services, ensuring that children receive the educational support they need to thrive. This position offers a full-time schedule with weekends off, competitive pay, and a generous benefits package, including health, vision, and dental coverage. Be part of a team that is making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families. If you are passionate about child development and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 Paid Days Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in creating rich learning opportunities for children.
• Support each child's development and education in the center environment.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 Program Assistant:

The Program Assistant/Teacher Aide is an entry level position and will work to ensure comprehensive Head Start services are provided to children and families enrolled in the program. This position will utilize the Center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development and education.

Education and Experience:

• 18 years old or older
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 33 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community?

Sound like the right place for you? Apply now to join our growing team!

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.

EOE STATEMENT: Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.