Teaching Assistant

Company: Woodland Academy
Location: Rogers
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join our team today and be a difference maker for our children and their families! We are seeking a FUN, SILLY, HARD WORKING staff memberfull or part-time to join our team and bless our families! Full-time and Part-time hours (11am-5:30pm) Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation: Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package that recognizes your expertise and contribution to our organization. Supportive work environment: We foster a supportive work environment that values teamwork, collaboration, and a sense of enjoyment, creating a vibrant and enriching experience for our children. Generous benefits package: Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off to support your overall well-being. Child Care Discount: We understand the importance of affordable child care, and as an employee, you'll enjoy a significant discount on childcare services for your own children once you have met our 90 day requirement and meet our company standards. Paid Training Hours: We invest in your professional development and provide paid training hours to enhance your skills and knowledge in early childhood education. Meals Provided: Enjoy the convenience of having nutritious meals provided often during your working hours, ensuring that you stay energized and focused throughout the day. PTO, Paid Holidays, No Weekends: Take advantage of paid time off to relax, rejuvenate, and spend quality time with loved ones. Enjoy holidays off, and rest easy knowing that you won't be required to work on weekends very often/if ever. Advancement Opportunities: We believe in promoting from within and providing opportunities for growth and advancement, allowing you to build a fulfilling career in early childhood education. About Our School: At Woodland Academy, we are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where infants can explore, learn, and develop foundational skills. Our school is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of exceptional quality care and early education, and we take pride in creating a supportive and enriching atmosphere for both infants and their families. We value the importance of building strong relationships, promoting a sense of belonging, and celebrating the unique qualities of each child. Join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of infants and their families. We are a Christian organization and expect our teaching and support staff to uphold the tenets of the Christian faith. We teach the Bible daily and model our faith in our daily living with children, families and others. Job Summary We are looking for an energetic teaching assistant to join our team! You will be assisting the head teacher with planning and implementing both whole-classroom and small-group instruction. Additionally, you will assist the teachers in maintaining exceptional classroom environments that are clean, aesthetically enriching, organized and challenging for young learners. You will be expected to take direction, complete tasks, initiate tasks and fulfill needs for children and staff. You are passionate about learning and love working with children. With strong creative and organizational skills, you are able to connect with individual students and develop strong relationships with faculty to create an engaging learning environment. Responsibilities: Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeteria, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips Provide extra assistance to students with special needs Observe students performance and record relevant data to assess progress Teach social skills to students Qualifications: High school diploma or GED Ability to pass a state and federal background check A year of previous teaching assistant experience preferred High-energy with a love of working with children Organized and detail-oriented

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