Early Childhood Classroom Assistant - Growth & Play

Child & Family Development; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Child & Family Development is seeking a dedicated individual to assist the Teacher in a family-centered childcare setting in Middletown, RI. You will help implement developmentally appropriate activities and support the planning of a monthly curriculum to foster learning through play.

The role emphasizes safety, supervision, and collaboration with staff to meet the diverse needs of children and families. Background checks and medical clearances are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a Childcare setting preferred.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in the classroom.
• Demonstrate professional manners through promptness, proper notification of tardiness or absence, maintaining a professional appearance and attitude, and proper respect for the program and agency.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, stimulating, and inviting environment.
• Possess the skills necessary to manage an Early Childhood classroom, while always providing appropriate supervision of children.
• Be an integral part of curriculum planning; assist in the implementation of the monthly curriculum.
• Develop plans which meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.
• Assist in the implementation of daily activities based on the children’s individual assessments.
• Oversee children’s activities interacting directly with groups and individuals.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Computer basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Child & Family Development is seeking a dedicated individual to assist the Teacher in a family-centered childcare setting in Middletown, RI. You will help implement developmentally appropriate activities and support the planning of a monthly curriculum to foster learning through play.

The role emphasizes safety, supervision, and collaboration with staff to meet the diverse needs of children and families. Background checks and medical clearances are required.