Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017935 Child Enrichment

Summary:

M-F Varied Hours

The Preschool Teacher III is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool-aged children. They create a supportive and engaging learning environment that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 7 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED (Heartsaver FA CPR AED) - American Heart Association

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Design and implement a comprehensive and age-appropriate curriculum that addresses the developmental needs and interests of preschool children, incorporating various learning domains such as literacy, math, science, social studies, art, and music.

2. Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities and daily routines that promote learning, creativity, and socialization.

3. Establish and maintain a structured and positive classroom environment that encourages cooperation, respect, and self-discipline, with clear expectations, rules, and routines that promote a sense of security and belonging among students.

4. Facilitate learning experiences that stimulate children's curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills, using developmentally appropriate practices and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of individual learners.

5. Establish open and ongoing communication with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on children's activities, progress, and milestones, and collaborating with families to support each child's individual needs and goals.

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. Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with research-based practices, emerging trends, and regulations in early childhood education, and continuously strive to improve teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.

9. Maintain accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, assessments, and other relevant data, and prepare progress reports, portfolios, and other documentation to communicate children's achievements and growth to parents and administrators.

10.All other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.