Hourly Childcare Worker

ADULT EDUCATION CENTER; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Smith Public Schools ADULT EDUCATION CENTER seeks an Hourly Childcare Worker to supervise and support students in a safe, nurturing environment. The role requires reliable attendance and the ability to follow established procedures during class sessions.

Duties include basic record-keeping and assisting with activities as directed by staff. The position is grant-funded, with specific hours: 8:30–12:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and 5:00–8:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays, offering a

Qualifications

• Possess good communication skills.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Highly self motivated.

Responsibilities

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Provide childcare and supervision for children.
• Keep accurate records and ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Self-motivated

Job description

Hourly Childcare Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909578

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

POSITION TITLE: Hourly Childcare Worker

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Adult Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 8:30 - 12:30 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. 5:00 - 8 Mondays and Wednesdays.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess good communication skills.
• Experience working withchildren preferred.
• Highly self motivated.

This is a grant-funded position through the Adult Education Section of the Division of Workforce Services.

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Childcare provider.
• Keeping accurate records, providing supervision for children, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17 to $17 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Jennifer Six , Human Resources Specialist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]