Early Childhood Assistant - Curriculum & Classroom Support

Child & Family Development; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Child & Family Development in Middletown, RI is seeking a Direct Service Staff member to support classroom activities and promote the development and well-being of children through play-based, family-centered childcare.

You will assist the Teacher, help maintain a safe, engaging environment, participate in curriculum planning, and coordinate closely with families to meet each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a childcare setting preferred.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse population and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in the classroom.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, stimulating, and inviting environment.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and monthly activities.
• Develop plans to meet social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs.
• Supervise children and support individual assessments.

Skills

Childcare experience

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Diversity awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Child & Family Development in Middletown, RI is seeking a Direct Service Staff member to support classroom activities and promote the development and well-being of children through play-based, family-centered childcare.

You will assist the Teacher, help maintain a safe, engaging environment, participate in curriculum planning, and coordinate closely with families to meet each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs.