Early Head Start Teacher

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is seeking dedicated staff for EHS roles to support infants and toddlers in a nurturing, educational environment. You will implement learning activities indoors and outdoors, guided by a strong commitment to early childhood development and family support services.

The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler CDA or equivalent.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree with willingness to obtain the Infant & Toddler Development certificate (1-2 week training provided).

Responsibilities

• Create rich learning opportunities using center environments to support each child's development.
• Build caring, attentive bonds with children to foster early learning and safety.

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA

Bachelor's or Associates in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's or Associates in any field and Emphasis on Infant & Toddler Development certificate

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?

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher will utilize the indoor and outdoor environments of the center to create rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's individual development. Realizing that every word and action matters in early development, the EHS Teacher skillfully and intentionally creates a bond of care and attention, enabling infants and toddlers to learn and develop appropriately.

Education And/or Experience

• Infant/Toddler CDA or
• Bachelor's or Associates in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor's or Associates in any field and willing to obtain Emphasis on Infant and Toddler Development certificate. This is a 1-2wk training course we provide.

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.

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.

Salary: $18.50 - $23.00 per hour