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: Teacher Assistant

LOCATION: Malvern Head Start Center

HOURS: 40 hours per week – FULL-TIME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: As soon as possible

SALARY: EXP Only $ 13.10 per Hour or Minimum of CDA $ 13.28 per Hour

Job Duties:

Assist in maintaining 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.

Assist with daily nutrition and health observations of the children, maintaining up-to-date records.

Assist in setting up learning centers for the lesson plan that day and interact and supervise children at all times.

Encourage acceptable social, safety, health and eating habits.

Assist serving lunch and snack, helping with cleanup and naptime responsibilities.

Help keep toys clean & sanitized.

Assist in the preparation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans, materials and activities for pre-school children.

Relate effectively with parents and children establishing positive relationships.

Follow emergency procedures and safety rules.

Participate in coordination of home and classroom parent involvement.

In the absence of the Lead Teacher perform duties of that position as assigned.

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED required and Child Development Associate (CDA) or higher degree in early childhood preferred. One-year certificate from college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.

EXPERIENCE NEEDED: Experience working w/pre-school children in a classroom setting preferred.

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

“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: $13.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person