Extra Help/Floater- SEARK Early Childhood Development Center

Southeast Arkansas College; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Arkansas College in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking an Extra Help/Floater to care for infants through preschool-aged children (6 weeks–5 years) and assist classroom teachers with daily activities in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment in accordance with state licensing and CLASS requirements.

The Floater may also assist with administrative duties, greeting families and answering phones, as well as kitchen duties, including meal service, cleaning, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred as education level.
• Ability to work with young children (0-5 years) and adapting to age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision and care for children, ensuring their safety and well‑being.
• Assist classroom teachers with daily routines, learning activities, transitions, meals, toileting, and classroom organization.
• Support administrative duties as needed, including greeting families, answering phones, and assisting with basic center operations.
• Assist with kitchen duties as needed, including meal and snack service, cleaning, and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary by the Director.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Classroom support

Education

Associate's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Database management

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Southeast Arkansas College - Pine Bluff, AR 71603Position Type: Part-Time/Extra HelpEducation Level: Associate'sJob Shift: DayJob Category: Education

Position Summary:

The Extra Help/Floater is a part‑time position responsible for the care and supervision of Infants, to Preschool aged children. (6 weeks-5 years of age) The position assists classroom teachers with daily activities while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment in accordance with state licensing and CLASS requirements. The Floater may also assist with administrative duties, including greeting families and answering phones, as well as kitchen duties, including meal service, cleaning, and maintaining food safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide active supervision and care for children, ensuring their safety and well‑being.
• Assist classroom teachers with daily routines, learning activities, transitions, meals, toileting, and classroom organization.
• Support administrative duties as needed, including greeting families, answering phones, and assisting with basic center operations.
• Assist with kitchen duties as needed, including meal and snack service, cleaning, and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary by the Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information.
• Ability to assist the teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities for young children.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, e-mail, and database management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Ability to quickly adapt to different classrooms, routines, and age groups
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and other center staff
• Ability to assist with basic administrative duties and kitchen duties as needed.

QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Two years of experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in a childcare setting or a CDA

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, UPON REVIEW OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Applicant Deadline:

Interviews to begin immediately. This position is governed by State and Federal laws and agency/institution policy and willstart as soon as possible. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Required Documentation:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• College Transcripts (Please note:Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
• Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (Please note:Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.)