**Work Shift:** Please see job description for details. **Time Type:** Full time **Department:** CC017935 Child Enrichment **Summary:** M-F Varied Hours The Preschool Teacher I is responsible for the care, supervision, and nurturing of children in the Arkansas Children's Child Enrichment Center. The primary objective is to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children in their care while creating a positive and enriching environment conducive to growth and learning. **Additional Information:** \#ACH2024 **Required Education:** High school diploma or general education degree (GED) **Recommended Education:** **Required Work Experience:** Related Field - 1-6 months of experience **Recommended Work Experience:** Direct - 1 year of experience **Required Certifications:** CPR - Must be obtained within 90 days of hire, Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED (Heartsaver FA CPR AED) - American Heart Association **Recommended Certifications:** CDA - Must be obtained within 12 months of hire, Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition **Description** 1. Provide attentive and nurturing care to children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. 2. Create a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for children to explore, play, and learn. 3. Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities and daily routines that promote learning, creativity, and socialization. 4. Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring their safety at all times. 5. Assist children with personal hygiene tasks, including diapering, toileting, and handwashing, as needed. 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. Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress, behavior, and any concerns or updates. 9. Collaborate with the Child Enrichment Center team to coordinate activities, maintain cleanliness, and ensure a smooth operation of the childcare facility. 10. Adhere to all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures governing child care services, including health and safety standards. 11. 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.