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EOA Children's Services
Infant/Toddler Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$33,864 / year median in Arkansas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is responsible for providing responsive comprehensive care to infants and toddlers in a center-based setting. This person will be responsible for four children while working within a team providing care to eight children. This position will work with each family to monitor the child's development and progress. CDA and experience working with children ages 0-3 preferred. If the person hired does not have a CDA, the candidate must enroll and earn their CDA within 4 months, EOA covers the full cost for the CDA. Pay is based on education- an Associates' degree in Early Childhood Education or related pay is $16.05/hr, a CDA credential $14.06/hr, a high school diploma, or GED $12.67/hr. Candidate must be 18 yrs of age or older. Candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED. Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is full-time, part-year. Our Early Head Start Staff go on layoff for one month during the summer and draw unemployment if eligible. Our organization offers excellent benefits, including paid holidays, access to health, vision, and dental insurance after 60 days, paid sick time after 90 days of employment, and 401(K) contributions after one year of employment. Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington County, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Full-time Pay:
$12.67 - $16.05 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per weekBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you available to work Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs