Extra Help Assistant- Child Care Aide (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)
About The Position
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. The role of the childcare aide/substitute is to supplement the quality of the child care program by assisting in the classroom, kitchen, and administrative offices when needed.
Requirements
- The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
- At least one year of experience working with young children between the ages of 8 weeks and 5 years
- Available for regularly scheduled shifts between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Available for on-call shifts to meet the needs of unexpected absences or illnesses
- Must commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week
Nice To Haves
- Higher education or training in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
- At least two or more years working with young children
- Experience working in a licensed and/or accredited child care center
Responsibilities
- assisting in the classroom, kitchen, and administrative offices when needed
- providing positive and effective guidance to children
- comforting children
- redirecting unsafe activities to more productive activities
- actively engaging with children by talking, listening, and playing with children
- assisting teachers in supervision of children during indoor and outdoor play
- assisting with all classroom routines including cleaning classroom areas and materials, toileting/diapering, hand washing, and serving meals
- conducting activities with children that are prepared by educators
- following all Center's policies and standards
Benefits
- university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- immediate leave accrual
- a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
