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Extra Help Assistant- Child Care Aide (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)

University of Arkansas System·Fayetteville, Arkansas

$11 - $11/hr·Other·On Site·Remote friendly
·2-5 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assist lead and assistant educators in managing classroom tasks, providing guidance, and engaging with children. Support the child care program through classroom maintenance, supervision of play, and administrative or kitchen assistance as needed.

Current university of arkansas system employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to workday via myapps.microsoft.com, then access find jobs from the workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.

Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”

All Job Postings will close at 12

01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

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Closing Date

Type of position

Workstudy Position

No

JOB TYPE

Regular

Work shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) [https://oeoc.uark.edu/reporting/disability-accommodations/index.php] : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department

Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center Operations B

Department's Website

Summary of job duties

The role of the childcare aide/substitute is to supplement the quality of the child care program by assisting in the classroom, kitchen, and administrative offices when needed. The childcare aide/substitute will assist the lead and assistant educators in all tasks related to managing the classroom which include but are not limited to: providing positive and effective guidance to children; comforting children; redirecting unsafe activities to more productive activities; actively engaging with children by talking, listening, and playing with children; assisting teachers in supervision of children during indoor and outdoor play; assisting with all classroom routines including cleaning classroom areas and materials, toileting/diapering, hand washing, and serving meals; conducting activities with children that are prepared by educators; following all Center's policies and standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
  • At least one year of experience working with young children between the ages of 8 weeks and 5 years
  • Available for regularly scheduled shifts between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Available for on-call shifts to meet the needs of unexpected absences or illnesses
  • Must commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week

Preferred Qualifications

  • Higher education or training in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
  • At least two or more years working with young children
  • Experience working in a licensed and/or accredited child care center

Additional Information

Salary Information

$11.00

Required Documents: to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Recruitment Contact Information

Shelley McNally, smcnally@uark.edu; Executive Director of Education Programs

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS [https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS]

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide 3 professional references and 2 personal.

Pre-Employment screening requirements

  • The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community.
  • We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment.
  • Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.
  • For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening.
  • Required checks are identified in the position listing.
  • A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.
  • Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant physical activity

Frequent physical activity

Occasional physical activity

Benefits: Eligible:

No

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$11 - $11/hr
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Posted
Jun 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university;...

Salary listed on 22 jobs
IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size10,001+ employees
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Child care aide roles in Arkansas

In Arkansas, child care aide openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in early childhood settings, especially for candidates who can cover scheduled daytime shifts. This role can be competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma, prior experience with children ages 8 weeks to 5 years, and reliable weekly availability. Review the shift window and minimum hours carefully, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.

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