Early Head Start Teacher

About the role

Arkansas Early Learning (AEL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 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. AEL provides transformational learning programs in a childcare setting, offering FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 16 counties with numerous centers across the state. The organization implements an education curriculum as early as 6 weeks old and provides child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment. The mission is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success.

Responsibilities

• Utilize indoor and outdoor environments of the center to create rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines.
• Support each child's individual development.
• Skillfully and intentionally create a bond of care and attention, enabling infants and toddlers to learn and develop appropriately.

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler CDA or Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in any field with willingness to obtain an Emphasis on Infant and Toddler Development certificate (a 1‑2 week training course provided by AEL).

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 33 paid days off in the first year.
• Paid training.

Pay

Competitive pay with paid training.

Schedule

Full‑time schedule with weekends off.