Toddler Assistant Teacher - Seark Childcare Center

Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Southeast Arkansas College

• Pine Bluff, AR Remote Type N/A Position Type Full Time Education Level Associate's Salary Range Undisclosed Travel Percentage Undisclosed Job Shift Day Job Category Education Description Job Summary: Toddler Assistant Teacher

• SEARK Childcare Center is a full-time position responsible for carrying out the routine care & supervision of toddlers ranging from ages 18 Months to 3 years of age. This position is governed by state licensing policies, as well as Better Beginnings requirements and NAEYC Standards.
  
  The Assistant Teacher will also assist with the oversight and laboratory experiences for students enrolled in an Early Childhood Degree Program at an accredited college or university. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide for the physical and emotional needs of toddler aged children (18 mos.

• 36 mos.). Develop and encourage age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts. Maintain a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents.
  
  Support educational and social experiences of children in care. Maintain detailed records on students in care. Assist the Lead Teacher with documenting the observations/interaction hours of college students with children in care.
  
  Complete a minimum of 20 hours a year in early childhood training and professional development. Work with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals. Provide administrative assistance to the Director of the Childcare Center.
  
  Perform other duties deemed necessary by the Director. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of Early Childhood Development and Education, Arkansas Minimum Licensing Requirements, NAEYC Standards, Environmental Rating Scales, and observation and assessment of young children.
  
  Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information. Ability to develop developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities for young children.
  
  Ability to obtain and provide information, guidance, and education to parents, guardians, and other constituents.
  
  Demonstrated computer skills, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, e-mail, and database management. Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work with a diverse student population. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
  
  CDA (Child Development Associate) Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, upon review by the qualifications review committee. Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience working with toddlers in a childcare setting.
  
  CDA (Child Development Associate) Application Procedure: All candidates must apply online at www.seark.edu/careers. Click Apply for Job to complete the online application.
  
  Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application, current resume, copies of college transcripts, and provide name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references. Applicants must attach all their documents to the application prior to submission. Paper documents will not be accepted.
  
  Required Applicant Documents: Resume Cover Letter Unofficial College Transcripts (Official transcripts are required upon an offer of employment.) Arkansas State Driver's License All drivers operating a state vehicle or private vehicle on State Business shall participate in the Arkansas State Vehicle Safety Program, and must maintain a valid Arkansas driver's license in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Arkansas State Laws.