• Teacher Assistant

    State of Arkansas (Little Rock, AR)


    TEACHER ASSISTANT

    Date: May 27, 2025

     

    Req ID: 49591

    Location:

    Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

     

    Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00

     

    Position Number: 22100437

     

    County: Pulaski

     

    Posting End Date: 6/1/2025

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405 - $51,686

     

    Must have High School diploma. 1 year wowrk experience in daycare or classroom setting. The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

    Position Information

    Class Code: E056C

     

    Grade: GS02

     

    FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

     

    Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

    Summary

    The Teacher Assistant is responsible for performing technical duties in support of educational and training programs and maintaining informational databases, implementing programs or projects, as directed, and providing customer service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

     

    Functions

     

    Provides assistance to instructors by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and maintaining records and files. Supervises playground/recess activities for students and/or provides direct care assistance to special needs students, such as grooming and providing meals. Observes and documents behavior and medical related incidents, and assists with bus transportation loading and unloading students. Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Dimensions

     

    None

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of computer operating systems and office equipment. Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, or course work in education or a related field; plus one year of work experience in a daycare or classroom setting. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

     

    Licenses

     

    None

     

    The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Little Rock