Teacher Assistant — Early Childhood and Special Needs

Job overview

The Teacher Assistant — Early Childhood and Special Needs role is onsite in Fort Smith, AR. Pay is $13.25–$17.81 per hour. Kids Unlimited Learning Academy and Miracle Kids Success Academy serve children with developmental delays and disabilities, primarily from birth through kindergarten. The assistant supports classroom teachers with lessons, routines, and individualized activities that help children develop cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and motor skills. The role also contributes to a safe, welcoming classroom and works collaboratively with teachers, therapists, nurses, and families.

What you'll do

• Assist the classroom teacher with daily lessons, activities, and routines
• provide individualized encouragement and support
• help children develop cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and motor skills
• maintain a safe, organized classroom
• supervise children
• collaborate with teachers, therapists, nurses, and families
• celebrate milestones.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher assistant

special needs

early childhood

fort smith ar

kids unlimited learning academy

classroom support

developmental delays

individualized support

child development

high school diploma required

cda preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supports children with developmental delays and disabilities; CDA credential preferred; at least one year of classroom experience is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.

About the employer

Kids Unlimited Learning Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.