Early Head Start Teacher

Arkansas Early Learning Inc.; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization committed to empowering children and families. As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the lives of infants and toddlers by creating enriching learning experiences. With a focus on individual development and a nurturing environment, your work will make a significant impact on the community. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package while making a difference in the lives of children. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to contribute to a meaningful mission, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K

Paid Training

Qualifications

• CDA in Infant/Toddler or Bachelor's/Associates in Early Childhood Education required.
• Willingness to obtain Infant and Toddler Development certificate.

Responsibilities

• Create rich learning opportunities in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Build bonds of care and attention to support child development.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Associates in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Pay Type: per hour Benefits: Insurance, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays and Breaks, and More

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 an Early head start teacher:

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, required or
• Bachelor's or Associates in Early Childhood Education, required or
• Bachelor's or Associates in any field and willing to obtain Emphasis in Infant and Toddler Development certificate, required. 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. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community? APPLY NOW!!

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.