What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Teacher Assistant (Head Start) position at University of Arkansas?
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:COM | Peds HS Head Start Program
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We believe in the power of family engagement, and you will actively encourage strong connections between children and their families, supporting relationship-building that extends beyond the classroom.Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED PLUS six (6) months experience of working in an early childhood environment
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool.
- Must be enrolled in a CDA program to completed wihin two (2)years of hire.
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Responsibilities:
- Establishes and maintains a learning environment that enables children the greatest amount of success in learning through discovery in the environment. (See ECERS score; early childhood environment rating scale).
- Models appropriate language and behavior for children and parents in all situations. Guides learning through discovery in the environment. Utilizes curriculum for developing age appropriate activities. Listens to the children and to the parents.
- Assesses children's development levels of learning and plans activities in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.
- Shares learning activities of children with the parents through home visits, classroom parent-teacher conferences and daily progress notes.
- Works cooperatively with parents, service providers and volunteers to ensure that the children's needs are met.
- Other duties as assigned
Feeling, Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:Feeling, Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:Kneeling, Reaching
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Salary : $50,000
