Child Care Teacher Assistant (Head Start)

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Closing Date

01/03/2026

Type of Position

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
  
  

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Department

COM | Peds HS Head Start Program

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

Join our team as a Child Care Teacher Assistant and help create a vibrant, nurturing, and enriching learning environment! In this role, you'll work closely with Lead Teachers to design and deliver meaningful learning experiences that foster the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth of every child. You'll play a key part in ensuring a safe, healthy, and stimulating classroom where curiosity and creativity thrive.

We believe in the power of family engagement, and you will actively encourage strong connections between children and their families, supporting relationship-building that extends beyond the classroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED PLUS six (6) months of experience working in an early childhood environment.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool.
• Must be enrolled in a CDA program to complete within two (2)years of hire.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a learning environment that enables children to achieve the greatest amount of success in learning through discovery in the environment. (See ECERS score; Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale).
• Models appropriate language and behavior for children and parents in all situations. Guides learning through discovery in the environment. Utilizes curriculum for developing age-appropriate activities. Listens to the children and to the parents.
• Assesses children's development levels of learning and plans activities in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Shares learning activities of children with the parents through home visits, classroom parent-teacher conferences, and daily progress notes.
• Works cooperatively with parents, service providers, and volunteers to ensure that the children's needs are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Additional Information

Constant Physical Activity

Feeling, Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Feeling, Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

Kneeling, Reaching

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

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.

Constant Physical Activity

Frequent Physical Activity

Occasional Physical Activity

Benefits Eligible

Yes