Unity Health·Searcy, Arkansas
The Teacher Assistant is responsible for providing care and educational activities for children while maintaining a clean and orderly classroom. They must build rapport with parents and keep them informed about their child's progress and needs.
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High School graduate or equivalent.
Six (6) months experience or education or credentials that are considered equivalent. CPR certification must be completed within the first three (3) months of employment. Ten (10) hours of educational in-service training must be completed annually.
Knowledge of the developmental growing stages of children including potty training and or changing a wet or soiled diaper. Knowledge of setting up a desired program to meet the needs of children; creating a daily lesson plan concurrent with different learning styles. Ability to communicate with parents, co-workers, medical staff through oral and written communication. Ability to accept direction, adhere to policies and procedures, work as a team player, and to react calmly and effectively in an emergency and stressful situation.
4. Safety Sensitive: YES
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
The Teacher is responsible for the care of the children, for keeping the classroom clean and in an orderly fashion. Evaluates the needs of the children and provides educational activities and theme units appropriately. Builds a rapport with the parent maintaining general information on each child and informs the parent of any needs and or accomplishments.
This will be for a closer, hours may vary, but will need availability Monday to Friday from 2:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Candidates must be high school graduates with at least six months of relevant experience or equivalent credentials. CPR certification is required within three months of hire, along with annual in-service training.
Market context
In Arkansas, teacher assistant openings often reflect steady need in schools that rely on flexible support staff for classrooms and student supervision. This PRN role is competitive because it requires a high school diploma, relevant experience or equivalent credentials, plus CPR certification within three months and annual in-service training. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your experience matches the setting and be ready to explain your availability.