Job detail
Teacher Aide
Bentonville Child Development Center
Location
Bentonville, Arkansas
Salary
$13 - $13 / HOUR
Quick overview
Supports lead and assistant teachers in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 34 months. Assists with daily classroom operations and provides break coverage while ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
Requirements summary
Must be able to follow established routines and maintain professional standards of confidentiality and conduct. Requires completion of orientation, health and safety training, and compliance with background checks.
CommunicationConfidentialityFlexibilityProfessionalismClassroom ManagementSafety TrainingChild CarePositive Interaction
Job description
- The Teacher Aide supports the Lead and Assistant Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks to 34 months.
- This role assists with daily classroom operations and provides break coverage while ensuring compliance with Arkansas Child Care Licensing Requirements and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
- This position works under direct supervision and does not assume primary responsibility for a classroom.
- Engage with children through positive interactions, modeling appropriate behavior and language.
- Help prepare, maintain, and clean learning materials and classroom environments.
- Provide classroom coverage to allow teaching staff to take required breaks or time off.
- Follow established classroom routines and schedules to ensure continuity of care.
- Communicate effectively with teaching staff regarding children's needs, routines, and transitions.
- Maintain consistency in caregiving practices across classrooms.
- Promote a respectful, inclusive and nurturing environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility in supporting multiple classrooms as needed.
- Greet families in a professional and respectful manner.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
- Complete all required orientation, health and safety training, and ongoing professional development.
- Maintain compliance with background checks and licensing requirements
