Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant Inclusive Preschool Classroom

Full-time 40 hours per week Monday through Friday $15/hr. Little Rock AR

Our preschool classrooms bring together children with developmental delays and typically developing children to learn play and grow side by side. Its intentional its joyful and it works. Were looking for the right person to be part of it.

About Our Program

ACCESS operates preschool classrooms where children with developmental delays and typical learners are educated together from the start. Our classrooms are warm structured and busy supported by a lead teacher and a full clinical team that includes speech-language pathology occupational therapy and physical therapy. Therapists work in and alongside classrooms every day.

About the Role

Youll work alongside the lead teacher in a shared classroom supporting daily routines helping individual students navigate activities and being one of the consistent trusted adults the children count on.

Youll follow the lead teachers plans and guidance throughout the day. The clinical team works in and around the classroom so you will naturally learn from the professionals around you. The students in your classroom will know your name look for your face and make progress youll be proud of.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Support classroom routines transitions and activities under the lead teachers direction

Provide direct assistance to students during instruction play transitions and meals

Assist with personal care and mobility support as needed

Build respectful professional relationships with families

What This Role Offers

A classroom model youll be proud to describe welcoming purposeful and joyful

40 hours per week Monday through Friday

Daily collaboration with speech-language pathologists occupational therapists and physical therapists a real learning environment for anyone interested in those fields

Structured support from an experienced lead teacher from day one

Work that is meaningful in ways that are hard to find anywhere else

Benefits

Medical dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Why People Love This Work

The moments are often small but meaningful. A child saying a new word for the first time. A student joining a group activity independently. A family sharing a milestone they were not sure would happen. If you enjoy helping children grow and celebrating progress you will find purpose here.

Selection Process

Prior to starting work all candidates must pass a drug screening and receive clearance on a criminal background check adult and child maltreatment check and abuse/neglect registry check.

To apply: Contact Gina Paddock at

What Were Looking For

Patience and warmth with young children this is the most important thing

Ability to follow routines take direction well and stay calm under pressure

Comfort with the physical demands of a preschool classroom including lifting kneeling and moving alongside kids all day

Prior experience with children in any setting is a plus whether in childcare school or family caregiving

High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or a degree in early childhood education special education or human services is a plus but not required