Job Information
Arkansas Children's Supervisor Preschool Teacher in Little Rock, Arkansas
Work Shift:
Day Shift
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC017935 Child Enrichment
Summary:
The Preschool Teacher Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the preschool classrooms, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. This role involves supervising preschool teachers, managing curriculum implementation, maintaining compliance with state regulations, and fostering positive relationships with parents, staff, and children.
Additional Information:
TWO (2) POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
1) Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
2) Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Required Education:
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience
Recommended Education:
Master’s degree; or equivalent combination of education with experience
Required Work Experience:
Related Field - 4 years of experience
Recommended Work Experience:
Required Certifications:
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED) - American Heart Association
Recommended Certifications:
Description
Supervision and Leadership: Oversee the daily activities of preschool teachers and classroom aides.
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to teaching staff.
Conduct regular staff meetings to discuss classroom activities, goals, and concerns.
Assist in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of preschool staff.
Curriculum Management: Ensure the implementation of an age-appropriate curriculum that meets the developmental needs of children.
Monitor classroom activities to ensure they align with educational standards and objectives.
Collaborate with teachers to develop lesson plans and educational materials.
Compliance and Safety: Ensure the preschool complies with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding early childhood education.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
Conduct regular inspections of classrooms and play areas to ensure safety standards are met.
Use a variety of assessment methods, including observation, documentation, and informal assessments, to monitor children's progress, identify strengths and areas for growth, and make data-driven instructional decisions.
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.
Work collaboratively with preschool teachers, support staff, and center leadership to create a cohesive and inclusive learning community, sharing ideas, resources, and best practices to enhance the overall quality of the preschool program.
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.
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.
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.