Pre-K Floater

Black River Area Development, Corp.; Walnut Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Matched 401k

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Sick, annual, and holiday pay

Job summary

A community-focused child development organization in Walnut Ridge is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support children’s growth and family engagement. The ideal candidate will promote safety, implement instructional activities, and assist in maintaining a nurturing environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma, with preference given to those with a Child Development Associate Credential. This role offers benefits including paid time off and health insurance after 60 days.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret licensing requirements and performance standards.
• Experience in engaging children through reading and activities.
• Skilled in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct children in activities promoting social and intellectual growth.
• Follow health protocols to ensure child safety.
• Implement trauma-informed curriculum in the classroom.
• Encourage parent involvement and engagement and promote reading at home.
• Implement trauma-informed social-emotional curriculum (Conscious Discipline).
• Complete applicable certifications and participate in center meetings and trainings.
• Attend workshops and cross-training initiatives to broaden skills.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to work with children

Organizational Skills

Flexibility in hours

Willingness to travel for trainings

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associate Credential

Job description

• at the Walnut Ridge Child Development Center
• Date Posted: September 17, 2025

Job Responsibilities

Summary:

Carry out the mission statement of BRAD Child Development Programs: Close the achievement gap by focusing on positive child and family outcomes; resulting in a better future for children, families and communities. Instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for later success in life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: In addition to the following, other duties may be assigned.

Education:

• Improve school readiness for children in literacy and math with classroom experiences that enrich social, cognitive, physical and emotional development utilizing
• Maintain an environment that allows children to explore and learn by helping to carry out lesson plans and create meaningful experiences
• Use provided professional development opportunities to grow professionally

Health & Safety:

• Follow Mandated Reporter protocols in an effort to protect young children from suspected neglect/abuse
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children’s health at all times
• Prioritize the safety of children using active supervision at all times
• Maintain and follow Emergency Healthcare plans for children
• Complete required protocol for health practices with and for children.
• Extend learning opportunities in small groups about health and safety
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment through cleaning & sanitation

Family Services/ERSEA

• Encourage attendance and participation in Parent Meeting and Parent Engagement Activities
• Encourage parents to read at home and track lending library books
• Recruit and promote regular attendance
• Assist children and model family style dining (setting the table/ serving)
• Encourage healthy food habits among children.
• Extend learning opportunities at meal times by engaging children in conversation

Mental Health:

• Implement trauma-informed social-emotional curriculum, Conscious Discipline, in the classroom setting
• Provide positive support in teaching practices with children and families

Professional Development:

• Complete and/or maintain all applicable certifications as required for the position
• Actively participate in center-based meetings, as applicable.
• Attend workshops and training programs to improve skills, increase awareness and enhance knowledge.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives for various roles to promote a well-rounded understanding of departmental functions.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Child Development Associate Credential preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Head Start Program Performance Standards, Arkansas State Licensing Requirements for Childcare facilities, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, and BRAD Head Start/Early Head Start Program Implementation Plan. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to generate written communication to parents using correct grammar and spelling. All print displayed in the classroom must be spelled and used correctly. Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes accurate numerical reports such as in-kind, mileage forms, and timesheets.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be willing to advance computer skills as needed for the job.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver’s license, First Aid and CPR certification, and Health Assessment.

Other Skills and Abilities

Skilled at reading aloud to children, using expression and emotion. Skilled at communicating and working with adults and young children. Willingness to sing and dance with children regardless of ability.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to attend evening classes, or meetings. Must be able to travel out of town to attend meetings or training that involves overnight stay up to one week if necessary. Must be able to work flexible hours and/or overtime if necessary for extended care programs and parent meetings as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch, and sit on the floor with children. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule

M-F 7:30AM – 4PM

Ready to Apply?

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BRAD Child Development Programs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BRAD Child Development Programs offers sick, annual, and holiday pay. Employer Matched 401k. Also eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days of employment. BRAD requires pre-employment background checks and drug screening.