Early Head Start Teacher

Early Head Start Teacher (Arkansas Early Learning, Inc.)

Make an impact. Change lives. End poverty.

Arkansas Early Learning (AEL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves children ages birth to five and their families across Arkansas through Early Head Start and Head Start programs. We provide free infant, toddler, and pre‑K educational childcare/daycare programs in 21 counties, offering a loving, caring, and safe environment that supports early learning and family development.

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher will utilize indoor and outdoor environments to create rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development. The teacher skillfully and intentionally creates a bond of care and attention, enabling infants and toddlers to learn and develop appropriately.

• Infant/Toddler Certified Developmental Associate (CDA) or
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s in any field willing to obtain an Emphasis in Infant and Toddler Development certificate (1–2 wk training provided by AEL)

• Full‑time schedule with weekends off
• 33 paid days off in the first year
• Competitive pay, paid training and benefits (health, vision, dental, life, etc.)
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community

$18.00 – $21.00 per hour

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Primary and Secondary Education

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.