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

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Child Care Teacher II:

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or relate field or Associates Degree with at least nine (9) 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 nine (9) credit hours in early childhood education PLUS one (1) year of experience in early childhood Education or related field.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintain 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 materials for classroom and communicate need of 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 provide ongoing evaluation of progress.
• Identifies and access behavioral concerns requiring involvement of program resource staff.
• Establishes and maintain 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 same.
• Participates in school sponsored activities; attend faculty staff meeting as required.
• Maintains all required documentation.
• Maintains the child/staff ratio.
• All duties as assigned.

Feeling, Hearing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Kneeling, Reaching

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.