Pediatric Classroom Aide & Therapy Support

Arkids Pediatric Day Centers; Osceola (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

Arkids Pediatric Day Centers in Osceola, AR seeks a Classroom Tech to assist in daily classroom activities, supervise patients, and support Lead Teacher in implementing developmental goals across cognition, communication, social/emotional, and motor skills.

You will reinforce therapies, maintain health and safety, manage sign-in/out, ensure outdoor play, and help with lesson plans and billing in Aspyre. This role requires a high school diploma and a safe, caring environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDA preferred but not required.
• One year of Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
• Criminal background and regulatory checks (Arkansas) required.
• Drug screen required (upon offer, annually, or randomly).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Maintain visual supervision of patients and proper adult-to-child ratios.
• Know how many children are in care at all times.
• Speak pleasantly to patients, parents, and staff.
• Represent the program positively to parents and visitors.
• Promote gross and fine motor development during activities.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and daily procedures.
• Ensure positive emotional climate and respect for patients and families.
• Report health/safety concerns to staff.
• Implement each patient’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) and assist with goals.
• Review lesson plans with Lead Teacher/ECDS.
• Assist with accurate daily billing in Aspyre and monthly IT Project tracking.
• Provide guidance and supervision of classroom planning and activities.
• Sign-in/out procedures and daily outdoor play.
• Maintain at least one walkie talkie on the playground and conduct playground sweeps.
• Ensure proper staff coverage during transitions and head counts.
• Use Conscious Discipline techniques with patients.
• Maintain open communication with families and staff.
• Attend job-related meetings and trainings.
• Create a clean, safe learning environment.
• Assist with housekeeping tasks and other classrooms when needed.
• Provide lunch breaks as assigned.
• Participate in parent meetings and staff events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work with children

Multitasking in busy environment

Follow instructions

Cleaning skills

Lift up to 50lbs

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA preferred

1 year Early Childhood Education experience preferred

Tools

Aspyre software

Job description

Arkids Pediatric Day Centers in Osceola, AR seeks a Classroom Tech to assist in daily classroom activities, supervise patients, and support Lead Teacher in implementing developmental goals across cognition, communication, social/emotional, and motor skills.

You will reinforce therapies, maintain health and safety, manage sign-in/out, ensure outdoor play, and help with lesson plans and billing in Aspyre. This role requires a high school diploma and a safe, caring environment.