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

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is seeking a childcare aide/substitute to support high-quality care in the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center. The role involves assisting in classrooms, kitchens, and administrative areas to maintain a safe, engaging environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience with young children; shifts run 7:30 a.m.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist lead and assistant educators in classroom activities and routines.
• Support in kitchen and administrative areas as needed.
• Provide positive guidance and engage children through talking, listening, and play.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities and help with cleanup and meals.
• Follow Center policies and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Young children experience

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma equivalent

Job description

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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.

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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, [e-mail]; 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

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