Child Care Teacher I/II/III (Head Start/Early Head Start)

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• Duties: We are looking for a Child Care Teacher I/II/III to work at the Head Start/Early Head Start program. The Child Care Teacher I/II/III will be responsible for planning and implementing a daily program for the children in the center. The Child Care Teacher I/II/III will also be responsible for supervising the children and ensuring their safety at all times.

Qualifications

Child Care Teacher I: High School diploma/GED with a (CDA) Child Development Associates credential in infant-toddler, plus one (1) year of early childhood experience. Child Care Teacher II: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, or Associate's degree with at least six (6) credit hours in early childhood education, plus one (1) year of early childhood experience. Child Care Teacher III: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with at least six (6) credit hours in early childhood education plus one (1) year of experience in early childhood Education or related field.

Additional Information

Responsibilities: Creates and maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning, both through physical classroom materials and instructional activities. Implement approved regular goals while utilizing techniques necessary to motivate learning in small children. Make regular assessments of instructional classroom materials and communicate the need for replacement or repair as needed. Supervises students in all activities, both inside and outside the classroom. Ensure that everything is in place in case of your absence. Identifies achievement levels of each student and provides ongoing evaluation of progress. Identifies and accesses behavioral concerns requiring involvement of program resource staff. Establishes and maintains continuous communication between parents and staff. Encourages parent involvement to increase literacy skills and classroom participation. Become thoroughly knowledgeable of all required program standards and regulations and adhere to the same. Participates in school-sponsored activities; attends faculty and staff meetings as required. Maintains all required documentation. Maintains the child/staff ratio. Perform all duties as assigned. Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Hearing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: Kneeling, Reaching Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

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Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity: Benefits Eligible: Yes At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care. We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you. UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state’s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world. UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to nurses.uams.edu for more details. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and prospective employees. The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. www.uams.edu/police.

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