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Work Shift:
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Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC017935 Child Enrichment
The Preschool Teacher I is responsible for the care, supervision, and nurturing of children in the Arkansas Children's Child Enrichment Center. The primary objective is to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children in their care while creating a positive and enriching environment conducive to growth and learning.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Related Field - 1-6 months of experience
Direct - 1 year of experience
CPR - Must be obtained within 90 days of hire, Heartsaver AED - AHA - American Heart Association
CDA - Must be obtained within 12 months of hire, Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition
1. Provide attentive and nurturing care to children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
2. Create a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for children to explore, play, and learn.
3. Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities and daily routines that promote learning, creativity, and socialization.
4. Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring their safety at all times.
5. Assist children with personal hygiene tasks, including diapering, toileting, and handwashing, as needed.
6. Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines and any specific dietary requirements.
7. Foster positive relationships with children by engaging in meaningful interactions, active listening, and providing emotional support.
8. Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress, behavior, and any concerns or updates.
9. Collaborate with the Child Enrichment Center team to coordinate activities, maintain cleanliness, and ensure a smooth operation of the childcare facility.
10. Adhere to all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures governing child care services, including health and safety standards.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health. Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is a 336-bed, Magnet-recognized facility in Little Rock operating the state’s only Level I pediatric trauma center; the state's only burn center; the state's only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit; the state's only pediatric intensive care unit; the state’s only pediatric surgery program with Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS); the state’s only magnetoencephalography (MEG) system for neurosurgical planning and cutting-edge research; and the state's only nationally recognized pediatric transport program. Arkansas Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven pediatric specialties (2022—2023): Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology and Urology. Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW), the first and only pediatric hospital in the Northwest Arkansas region, is a level IV pediatric trauma center. ACNW operates a 24-bed inpatient unit; a surgical unit with five operating rooms; outpatient clinics offering over 20 subspecialties; diagnostic services; imaging capabilities; occupational therapy services; and Northwest Arkansas' only pediatric emergency department, equipped with 30 exam rooms. Generous philanthropic and volunteer engagement has sustained Arkansas Children's since it began as an orphanage in 1912, and today ensures the system can deliver on its promise of unprecedented child health. To learn more, visit archildrens.org.
