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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):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
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Child Care Teacher I:
High School diploma/GED with a (CDA) Child Development Associates credential in infant-toddler, plus one (1) year of early childhood experience.
Child Care Teacher II:
Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, or Associate's degree with at least six (6) credit hours in early childhood education, plus one (1) year of early childhood experience.
Child Care Teacher III:
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with at least six (6) credit hours in early childhood education plus one (1) year of experience in early childhood Education or related field.
Responsibilities:
Creates and maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning, both through physical classroom materials and instructional activities.
Implement approved regular goals while utilizing techniques necessary to motivate learning in small children.
Make regular assessments of instructional classroom materials and communicate the need for replacement or repair as needed.
Supervises students in all activities, both inside and outside the classroom. Ensure that everything is in place in case of your absence.
Identifies achievement levels of each student and provides ongoing evaluation of progress.
Identifies and accesses behavioral concerns requiring involvement of program resource staff.
Establishes and maintains continuous communication between parents and staff.
Encourages parent involvement to increase literacy skills and classroom participation. Become thoroughly knowledgeable of all required program standards and regulations and adhere to the same.
Participates in school-sponsored activities; attends faculty and staff meetings as required.
Maintains all required documentation.
Maintains the child/staff ratio.
Perform all duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking
Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Kneeling, Reaching
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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.