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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FACT SHEET

Now Hiring Difference Makers! Do you want to build a strong community and help the vulnerable population while earning a living? Do you want to be a part of a family friendly environment? We have opportunities in several different capacities available. Apply today for a position with Central Arkansas Development Council.

POSITION: Lead Teacher

LOCATION: Malvern Head Start Center

HOURS: 40 Hours per Week – FULL-TIME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $ 21.84 per Hour

JOB DUTIES:

Maintain a safe, healthy, clean, organized, orderly learning environment in the classroom and outside play areas building positive self-concepts, individual strengths and group interactions.

Assist children with daily health needs ensuring children are cleaned if clothes get soiled.

Preform daily nutrition and health observations of the children, assess each child’s overall development and address delayed skill areas in daily plan and maintain up-to-date records.

Discuss and work with parent of children with developmental delay’s referring children experiencing difficulty to approximate staff meeting in a timely manner.

Set up learning centers for the lesson plan that day and interact and supervise children at all times. Prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans, materials and activities for pre-school children. Also supervise and assist staff in the daily classroom operations.

Encourage acceptable social, safety, health and eating habits and assist serving lunch and snack, helping with cleanup and naptime responsibilities.

Help keep toys clean & sanitized

Relate effectively with parents and children establishing positive relationships and coordinate home visits and classroom parent involvement.

Follow emergency procedures and safety rules.

Coordinate and assist other staff with assessing community needs

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree w/emphasis in Early Childhood or related field with the required number of early childhood courses required.

EXPERIENCE NEEDED: Experience working with pre-school children preferred. Must have excellent computer and oral / written communication skills. Ability to multi-task, handle; sensitive/confidential information and work in a fast paced environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Criminal Background Check. Regularly must lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

“EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

Central Arkansas Development Council

To download Employment Application go to www.cadc.com or for more information call 501-315-1121

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.84 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person