Bentonville Child Development Center·Bentonville, Arkansas
The Assistant Teacher supports the lead teacher in implementing educational activities and maintaining a safe, positive learning environment for children. Responsibilities include managing classroom behavior, facilitating social-emotional growth, and ensuring health and safety protocols are followed.
High school diploma or GED certificate Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood program Demonstrated ability or requisite personal qualities to work well with children and adults Actively enrolled in an AA or CDA program
Family Relationships Establish and maintain regular 2-way communication Learn about children's individual needs to ensure a smooth transition between home and school Emotional Support Create an emotional connection with students and among students with warmth, respect, and enjoyment communicated by verbal and nonverbal interactions (positive environment) Avoid negativity in the classroom (negative environment) Exercise awareness of and responsivity to students' academic and emotional needs by providing comfort, reassurance, and encouragement (teacher sensitivity) Interact with students in classroom activities and place an emphasis on students' interests, motivations, and points of view and encourage students responsibility and autonomy (regard for student perspectives) Classroom Organization Provide clear behavioral expectations and use effective methods to prevent and redirect misbehavior (behavior management) Manage instructional time and routines and provide activities for students so that they have the opportunity to be involved in learning activities (productivity) Maximize students' interest, engagement, and ability to learn from lessons and activities (instructional learning formats) Instructional Support Use instructional discussions and activities to promote students' higher-order thinking skills and cognition and focus on understanding rather than on rote instruction (concept development) Provide feedback that expands learning and understanding and encourages continued participation (quality of feedback) Focus on the quality and amount of use of language-stimulation and language-facilitation techniques (language modeling) Harmonious Classroom Support children as they practice social skills and build friendships Counter potential bias and discrimination by treating children with equal respect and consideration Provides models and visual images of adult roles, differing abilities, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds Assist lead teacher with designing enriched learning environments Curriculum Support teachers in the implementation of activities that support the social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development of children Engage in children's physical and cognitive play and ask open-ended questions to challenge a child's problem-solving abilities and language acquisition Plan and implement 1outdoor activities Health, Safety, and Emergency Procedures Supervise children by positioning self to hear and see children at all times (refer to child supervision policies and procedures) Complete First Aid/CPR training in order to perform critical life-saving measures, when necessary Gain a thorough knowledge of and follow risk management plans Check children for signs of illness or accidents Dispense medication according to procedures Follow all HWCEC and DHS policies and procedures Other Assist lead teacher with ensuring classroom meets Environmental Rating Scale Assist with laundry, classroom cleanliness, and equipment sanitization Records daily attendance Records food records, serves children and models during meal times Promotes teamwork and shows respect for team members Complete other duties as assigned by Team Lead or member of leadership team Work Ethic and Professional Responsibilities Attend scheduled team meetings Acquire at least 25 hours of professional development annually Learn Environmental Rating Scale and GOLD Assessment Maintain professional appearance Meet program requirements for attendance Maintain professional composure during a busy working day Employment is contingent on passing pre-employment background checks, drug screens and reference checks.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a preschool or early childhood program. Enrollment in an AA or CDA program is required, along with the ability to pass background and drug screenings.
Market context
In Arkansas, assistant teacher roles are commonly tied to ongoing staffing needs in early childhood and K-12 settings, especially where classrooms need dependable support for daily routines and supervision. These positions are competitive because employers often look for candidates who are at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, can pass a background check, and communicate well with young children. Before applying, compare the listed duties and benefits carefully; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save time when reviewing options.