Teacher Aide

Bentonville Child Development Center; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care center in Bentonville is seeking a Teacher Aide to assist Lead and Assistant Teachers in creating a nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 34 months. This role involves supporting daily classroom operations, providing break coverage, and ensuring compliance with state requirements. Ideal candidates should engage positively with children, maintain effective communication, and demonstrate flexibility in supporting multiple classrooms. Ongoing training and background checks are essential components of this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage positively with children and model appropriate behavior.
• Strong communication skills with teaching staff and families.
• Willingness to complete required training and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead and Assistant Teacher by providing classroom coverage.
• Help prepare and maintain learning materials.
• Communicate effectively about children's needs.
• Promote an inclusive and nurturing environment.
• Complete mandatory training and compliance requirements.

Skills

Positive interactions with children

Effective communication

Flexibility in supporting multiple classrooms

Nurturing caregiving practices

Job description

The Teacher Aide supports the Lead and Assistant Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks to 34 months. This role assists with daily classroom operations and provides break coverage while ensuring compliance with Arkansas Child Care Licensing Requirements and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.

This position works under direct supervision and does not assume primary responsibility for a classroom.

• Engage with children through positive interactions, modeling appropriate behavior and language.
• Help prepare, maintain, and clean learning materials and classroom environments.
• Provide classroom coverage to allow teaching staff to take required breaks or time off.
• Follow established classroom routines and schedules to ensure continuity of care.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff regarding children's needs, routines, and transitions.
• Maintain consistency in caregiving practices across classrooms.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive and nurturing environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting multiple classrooms as needed.
• Greet families in a professional and respectful manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
• Complete all required orientation, health and safety training, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain compliance with background checks and licensing requirements