Early Head Start Co-Teacher

At Black River Area Development Corp.; Walnut Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on early childhood development at a vibrant learning center. This full-time position offers the chance to shape young minds through engaging activities and structured lesson plans. You will work closely with the Center Director and teachers to create a nurturing environment that fosters social and emotional growth. With a commitment to quality education, you will utilize recognized guidelines to maintain state accreditation while ensuring the health and safety of the children. Enjoy competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401k plan, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Annual Pay

Holiday Pay

Employer-Matched 401k

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of an infant/toddler CDA required.
• Experience in child development and lesson planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement learning experiences for school readiness.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for children.

Skills

Child Development

Lesson Planning

Health and Safety Practices

Social and Emotional Support

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA

Tools

Creative Curriculum

Teachstone Platform

Job description

• at the Walnut Ridge Early Child Development Center
• Date Posted: January 24, 2025

Job Responsibilities

• Works with the Center Director and Teacher to ensure the planning and implementation of learning experiences that promote school readiness skills.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment, including all health and safety-related activities with children such as tooth brushing, daily health checks, hand washing, and teaching safe and healthy practices through curriculum and safety drills.
• Supports the children’s social and emotional development.
• Uses the ITERS instrument as a guideline to maintain state accreditation for quality.
• Documents feedings and diapering/toileting, which will be shared with families daily.
• Prepares weekly lesson plans to be approved by the Center Director utilizing the Creative Curriculum.
• Participates in the tier coaching model to ensure success and engages in professional development through the Teachstone platform.
• Organizes and participates in games, reads to children, and guides them in painting, drawing, pre-literacy activities, songs, and finger-plays in indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of an infant/toddler CDA.
• This position is a full-time year-round position.
• Must pass a drug screening.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application and take the first step toward making a difference with BRAD.

BRAD Child Development Programs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BRAD Child Development Programs offers sick, annual, and holiday pay, employer-matched 401k, and is also eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days of employment. BRAD requires pre-employment background checks and drug screening.

• Office Hours:
  Monday – Friday: 8AM – 4:30PM