TEACHER ASSISTANT

Date: Mar 24, 2025

Req ID: 48212

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00

Position Number: 22100514
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 04/07/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00
DAABH

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. 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.