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Our House Early Childhood Assistant Teacher in Little Rock, Arkansas
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Assistant Teacher
Updated July 2024
Department: Bright Beginnings
Reports to: Pre-K Coordinator or Infant/Toddler Coordinator
Employment Type: In-Person, Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
About Our House
Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the
workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active
participation in the community. The Our House team has defined a set of seven Guiding
Principles that characterize our culture and that we intentionally seek to uphold: Hard Work,
Wise Decision-Making, Community, Initiative, Integrity, Safety, and Heart.
About the Role
You will be responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate infant-Pre-K child
development program in accordance with Arkansas Minimum Licensing Standards for Child
Care Centers. You will also be responsible for working with the staff of our other programs to
incorporate the two-generation approach to service of children and parents.
What Youll Do
? Assist with the supervision of children at all times in the classroom, bathroom, changing
area, and playground
? Assist classroom teachers in establishing consistent daily routines (both classroom
routines and caregiving routines) and provide positive guidance to children
? Assist with documentation of daily needs, observations, and developmental milestones
through developmental checklists and Work Sampling System
? Assist in food service (receiving food, maintaining cleanliness, washing bowls, etc.)
? Assist in developing and implementing daily and weekly lesson plan activities that meet
the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program
through whole group, small group, and individual activities
? Attend training for and implement Conscious Discipline in the classroom
? Demonstrate competence in daily classroom management
? Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
? Integrate special needs children in a positive and appropriate manner
? Be familiar with and execute licensing requirements and emergency procedures to
provide a safe and secure environment for children
? Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, organized, and safe at all
times
? Communicate effectively and regularly with parents and other professionals
? Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate
? Participate in and promote Bright Beginnings and Our House activities (Family Fun
Night, Be Your Childs Best Advocate, Positively Parenting!, etc.)
Our House Inc. PO Box 34155, Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) 374-7383 ourhouseshelter.org
? Develop programming to engage and track parents activity in Little Learner
? Work alongside National Service Members to ensure that they are able to fully carry out
lessons and activities that they have prepared for the class
? Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth transitions, consistency in
program practices, high quality curriculum and lesson planning, and effective
communication across different age groups and program areas
? Attend and participate in weekly team meetings
? Perform Teacher responsibilities in the absence of a Teacher or other staff member
? Other duties as assigned to fulfill Our Houses mission
What Youll Bring
? At least 3 years of experience working with young children
? Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and community members
? Experience with conflict resolution and/or crisis management
? Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to curriculum
planning
? Passion, idealism, inte grity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
Requirements
? Bachelor\'s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or CDA preferred
? Must be able to pass criminal background checks, child and adult maltreatment registry
checks, sex offender registry checks, and a pre-employment drug screen
? Complete a minimum of 30 clock hours of professional development each year
? Must be able to lift 30 lbs
Benefits & Perks
? Insurance benefits are available on the first day of the month following start date:
? 100% employer-paid premiums for employee health insurance
? Optional employee-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
? 401(k) match up to 4% after one year of employment
? 10 days of annual leave and 10 holidays per year including a birthday holiday
? 15 days additional leave for requirements of life
? Employee Assistance Program
? Eligible for tuition discount at UA Little Rock
Our House is a drug-free workplace.
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