Pre-K Floater

Location: Walnut Ridge

• at the Walnut Ridge Child Development Center
• Date Posted:
  September 17, 2025

Job Responsibilities

Summary:

Carry out the mission statement of BRAD Child Development Programs:
Close the achievement gap by focusing on positive child and family outcomes; resulting in a better future for children, families and communities. Instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for later success in life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to the following, other duties may be assigned.

Education:

• Improve school readiness for children in literacy and math with classroom experiences that enrich social, cognitive, physical and emotional development utilizing
• Maintain an environment that allows children to explore and learn by helping to carry out lesson plans and create meaningful experiences
• Use provided professional development opportunities to grow professionally

Health & Safety:

• Follow Mandated Reporter protocols in an effort to protect young children from suspected neglect/abuse
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children’s health at all times
• Prioritize the safety of children using active supervision at all times
• Maintain and follow Emergency Healthcare plans for children
• Complete required protocol for health practices with and for children.
• Extend learning opportunities in small groups about health and safety
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment through cleaning & sanitation

Family Services/ERSEA

• Encourage attendance and participation in Parent Meeting and Parent Engagement Activities
• Encourage parents to read at home and track lending library books
• Recruit and promote regular attendance
• Assist children and model family style dining (setting the table/ serving)
• Encourage healthy food habits among children.
• Extend learning opportunities at meal times by engaging children in conversation

Mental Health:

• Implement trauma-informed social-emotional curriculum, Conscious Discipline, in the classroom setting
• Provide positive support in teaching practices with children and families

Professional Development:

• Complete and/or maintain all applicable certifications as required for the position
• Actively participate in center-based meetings, as applicable.
• Attend workshops and training programs to improve skills, increase awareness and enhance knowledge.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives for various roles to promote a well-rounded understanding of departmental functions.

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.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Child Development Associate Credential preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Head Start Program Performance Standards, Arkansas State Licensing Requirements for Childcare facilities, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, and BRAD Head Start/Early Head Start Program Implementation Plan. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to generate written communication to parents using correct grammar and spelling. All print displayed in the classroom must be spelled and used correctly.

Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes accurate numerical reports such as in-kind, mileage forms, and timesheets.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be willing to advance computer skills as needed for the job.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver’s license, First Aid and CPR certification, and Health…