Community Teacher

Brightstars; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Cranston is seeking a Community Teacher to support classrooms from infancy through kindergarten. This role involves ensuring continuity of care and upholding high-quality learning environments. The ideal candidate should have experience with young children, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to developmentally appropriate practice. Opportunities for growth are available, and pay starts at $17 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms, teaching styles, and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Support classrooms across the school from infancy through kindergarten.
• Ensure continuity of care and maintain high-quality learning environments.
• Strengthen the overall school community by stepping into classrooms as needed.

Skills

Experience working with children in an early childhood setting (infants through kindergarten)

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem‑solving skills

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Early childhood coursework or credentials

Job description

BrightStars helps families in Rhode Island access QUALITY child care, early learning, and school-age programs. We help child care providers learn about best practices in early learning and apply them to the care children receive. We recognize program quality and give parents information to make choices about their children’s care and education.

Program Address

695 Park Ave
Cranston
RI
02910

Position Description

A Community Teacher is a floating position who supports classrooms across the school, working with children from infancy through kindergarten. This role ensures continuity of care, maintains high‑quality learning environments, and strengthens the overall school community by stepping into classrooms as needed. The ideal candidate is adaptable, nurturing, collaborative, and committed to developmentally appropriate practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an early childhood setting (infants through kindergarten).
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms, teaching styles, and age groups.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Early childhood coursework or credentials preferred.

How To Apply

Please email your updated cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

Other Information

Pay Rate starting at $17 and dependent on experience and education.

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