Headstart Teacher

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc.; Mena (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 PAID days off the first year

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

Paid training

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Mena, Arkansas, is looking for a Head Start Teacher. The role provides comprehensive services to children and families, creating enriching learning opportunities in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Early Childhood Education and a passion for helping children succeed. This position offers a full-time schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits including health and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching preschool-age children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Head Start services to children and families.
• Assist staff in creating rich learning opportunities.
• Support each child's development through structured routines.

Skills

Passion for education

Ability to create learning opportunities

Education

Bachelor or Associate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Degree with coursework in Early Childhood Education

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.

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Head Start Teacher to 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
• An Associate, Bachelor or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children

What We Offer

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set full-time 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.

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.