Assistant Teacher

Program Assistant

The Program Assistant/Assistant Teacher is an entry level position and will work to ensure comprehensive Head Start services are provided to children and families enrolled in the program. This position will utilize the Center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development and education.

About the Role

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. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development and education.
• Support the implementation of the Head Start curriculum and activities.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children and families.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 18 years old or older
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Qualifications

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 33 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits package including health, vision, dental, life

Schedule

AEL offers a fulltime schedule with weekends off.

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Contact Information

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