Teacher Assistant - Lower School (Ages 5-8)

Access-Grou; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCESS Academy is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the Lower School (ages 5–8) at our Little Rock, AR campus. This full-time, on-site position supports instruction, classroom activities, and daily routines in a setting that serves students with learning differences.

The role emphasizes patient, energetic, and nurturing hands-on support throughout the school day. Your primary assignment will be in Lower School, with occasional needs to assist in other Academy classrooms based on staffing and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with instruction, classroom activities, and small and large group learning.
• Help students with classroom routines, behavior, and transitions throughout the day.
• Prepare materials and keep the classroom organized and ready for students.
• Supervise students in and outside the classroom, following safety procedures.
• Encourage students’ social development and independence through learning and play.
• Lead classroom activities when the teacher is absent, as directed.
• Protect the confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Patience

Energetic

Nurturing

Hands-on support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Teacher Assistant – Lower School (Ages 5–8)

ACCESS Academy | Little Rock, AR | Full Time

ACCESS Academy is looking for a Teacher Assistant who enjoys working with young children ages 5–8. Our Lower School serves students with learning differences and disabilities in a supportive, engaging classroom environment.

This role may be a good fit for someone who is patient, energetic, nurturing, and comfortable providing hands‑on support throughout the school day.

What you’ll do

• Support the teacher with instruction, classroom activities, and small and large group learning.
• Help students with classroom routines, behavior, and transitions throughout the day.
• Prepare materials and help keep the classroom organized and ready for students.
• Supervise students in and outside the classroom, following established safety procedures.
• Encourage students’ social development and independence through learning and play.
• Lead classroom activities when the teacher is absent, as directed.
• Protect the confidentiality of student information.

Your primary assignment will be in Lower School. Teacher Assistants may occasionally be asked to help in other Academy classrooms based on student and staffing needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with children