EHS Teacher

Location

Paragould, AR | United States

Job description

E OE STATEMENT

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.

SUMMARY

Ensure and provide comprehensive Early Head Start services to children and their families. Use the center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a working telephone, cell phone or pager.
• Must have a valid Driver's License with immediate access to a legally insured vehicle.
• Must be able to drive an automobile, full size pickup, and a van.
• Must at least have auto liability insurance and must keep it current.
• Must consent to and pass an initial health examination.
• Must maintain a current TB Screening
• Must consent to and pass state felony, Central Registry Check, and/or FBI background check when applicable.
• Must consent to and pass agency drug testing.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or General Education Development certificate (GED) and Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Infant and Toddler) required. Alternatively, a baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching children 0-3 (preferred); A baccalaureate degree in any field and has been admitted into the Teach For America program, passed a rigorous early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, participated in a Teach For America summer training institute that includes teaching preschool children, and is receiving ongoing professional development and support from Teach For America's professional staff; An associate degree in early childhood education; An associate degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching children age 0-3.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to parents, and employees of the agency.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of a personal computer, Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel, the Internet and email software. In addition an individual should be able to operate various office machines.

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 accommodations 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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10-30 pounds, and occasionally 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time

POSITION: EHS Teacher

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.

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