Responsible for providing direct care, education, and supervision to children while maintaining a safe environment based on ITERS/ECERS standards. Duties include implementing plans of care, documenting progress in Credible, and ensuring compliance with DHS and licensing regulations.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Candidates must possess basic mathematical and reasoning abilities and be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
SUMMARY: Responsible for direct and indirect care, and education of children. This includes goals and objectives in plans of care. Creates and maintains an environment conducive to the proper care, education, and safety of children.
Essential
DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties include the following but are not considered an inclusive list. Assures Quality Standards of Care for Early Childhood programs are met. See Attachment. Creates and maintains an environment based on ITERS/ECERS standards, sustaining a rating of 4 or higher in DD classrooms and a 5 in ABC/ABCSS classrooms. Assists with implementation of plans of care by following FCC procedure for collecting data and creating quality daily progress notes in Credible. Directly always supervises children. Works cooperatively with parents/staff members to ensure positive, productive atmosphere. Stays informed of child's record in Credible to ensure only authorized persons pick up child Actively engages with children. Maintains DHS/ABC and DDS staff/child ratios reports out of ratio to supervisor immediately. Completes required progress notes and other documentation in a timely manner. Collects Work Sampling and Ounce data on assigned ABC/ABCSS children. Maintains current certification in Infant/Toddler CPR, First Aid, and Infection Control by attending annual courses and serves as First Responder for Preschool. Ensures that timesheet in payroll system accurately reflects times worked and is up to date. Actively participates in weekly, monthly, and annual staff meetings as arranged by supervisor. Attends all training activities as required by Administration, licensing units, and/or supervisor. Participates in minimum 15 hours in-house and/or outside Early Childhood training annually as required, including out-of-town/overnight travel as required. For staff working in an ABC/ABCSS classroom, at least 30 hours of training must be acquired annually. Performs additional duties as assigned to the position.
Example
Car rider, morning care, aftercare, bus loading/unloading, etc. Assists with and attends parent functions as scheduled. Reports any abuse/neglect signs to a supervisor as soon as possible after discovery. Follows chain of command by reporting to immediate supervisor for all issues. Always follows FCC Policy/Procedures manual and minimum licensing requirements for childcare centers Comply with all DHS regulations contained within DHS Handbook. Other duties may be assigned. This is a safety sensitive position. Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall comply with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPPA Policies. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
QUALITY
Assurance &
COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all
Quality
Assurance’s &
HIPAA procedures: The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times. Consumers’ progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms. Consumers’ records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
QualificationsQUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and Child Development Associate credential (CDA).
Language
SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical
SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
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.
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 accommodation 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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
In Arkansas, classroom teacher openings often reflect steady demand in districts serving diverse student needs, especially when experience with at-risk children is preferred. These roles can be competitive because candidates are expected to balance classroom support, basic technology skills, and physical requirements, while also considering benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and continuing education. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting if you meet the diploma, CDA preference, lifting, and Microsoft Office expectations.
