Head Start Teacher

Arkansas Early Learning Inc.; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is hiring a Head Start Teacher to deliver comprehensive Head Start services to children and families enrolled in our program.

You will use the center environment to create rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child’s development. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, families, and the community to empower vulnerable children ages birth to five and promote social competency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required.
• Advanced degree and coursework related to early childhood education with preschool teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Head Start services to children and families enrolled in the program.
• Create rich learning opportunities using daily routines to support each child's development.

Education

Bachelor or Associate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Advanced degree and coursework related to early childhood education with preschool teaching experience

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 a Head Start Teacher:

The Head Start Teacher will provide comprehensive Head Start services to children and families enrolled in the program. The Teacher will utilize the center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development.

Education and/or Experience

• A Bachelor or Associate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development - Required
• An Associate, Bachelor or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children - Required

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 26 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?

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.