Early Head Start Teacher

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 51,577,344 - 63,038,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, Life insurance

Paid training

33 paid days off first year

Job summary

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to utilize the center’s indoor and outdoor spaces to foster learning for infants and toddlers. The role emphasizes routines, bonding, and developmentally appropriate activities within a loving, supportive setting.

The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and life insurance, plus paid training and 33 paid days off in the first year.

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler CDA or a Bachelor’s/Associate in Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor’s or Associate in any field and willing to obtain Emphasis in Infant and Toddler Development certificate.
• Training course provided (1–2 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Utilize indoor and outdoor environments to create rich learning opportunities.
• Build on daily routines to support each child's individual development.
• Create a bond of care and attention enabling infants and toddlers to learn and develop.

Skills

Infant/Toddler development

Early childhood education

Education

CDA or ECE degree

Bachelor/Associate with ETD 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 21 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 or
• Bachelor's or Associates in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor's or Associates in any field and willing to obtain Emphasis in Infant and Toddler Development certificate. This is a 1-2wk training course we provide.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• fulltime schedule with weekends off
• 33 PAID days off the first year
• competitive pay with paid training
• 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: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour