Associate Teacher - Imagine Preschool

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Teacher for Imagine Preschool in Providence, Rhode Island. The role involves supporting Lead Teachers in delivering appropriate preschool curricula, fostering positive relationships with children and families, and implementing daily educational routines. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and at least three months of teaching experience. This position offers a supportive environment for professional growth in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum three months of supervised teaching experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and insured auto required.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily routines and learning experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support curriculum.
• Maintain positive relationships and ensure safety.

Skills

Implication of daily routines

Developmental assessment

Collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

High school diploma with CDA credential

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Associate Teacher at Imagine Preschool supports Lead Teachers in developing and delivering developmentally, culturally, and individually appropriate preschool curricula within Imagine Child Care learning environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Implement daily routines, schedules, and learning experiences in classrooms.
2. Provide guidance to teacher assistants for curriculum implementation.
3. Develop positive relationships with colleagues, families, and children.
4. Use evidence-based practices to foster positive relationships and supportive learning environments, enhancing children's social/emotional, language, physical, and cognitive skills.
5. Encourage participation of CCRI students in classrooms by building positive relationships.
6. Support respectful collegial relationships and maintain confidentiality.
7. Use developmentally appropriate assessment tools to inform curriculum and guide children’s learning.
8. Collaborate with educational staff to provide high-quality curriculum based on children’s development, interests, and assessments.
9. Support inclusion by modifying curricula and collaborating with specialists as needed.
10. Welcome community providers during observations.
11. Treat children and families with respect.
12. Maintain active involvement in professional organizations.
13. Complete reports, evaluations, and incident reports as required.
14. Follow infection control protocols.
15. Transport children safely in Center vehicles, adhering to traffic laws and safety procedures.
16. Address team issues constructively and accept supervision and feedback.
17. Attend trainings, conferences, and participate in inservice programs.
18. Perform CACFP duties, including meal organization, serving, and monitoring.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with at least three months of supervised teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program, preferred.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalence, a CDA credential, and 15 college credits in ECE or Child Development, with three months supervised teaching experience.
• Or a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a related field with two courses in child development or early childhood education and at least one year supervised teaching experience.
• Valid driver’s license and insured auto required.

Additional organizational details and policies are included, emphasizing equal opportunity employment, ADA considerations, and organizational ethics.