Early Childhood Classroom Teacher - Rhode Island School for the Deaf

Rhode Island School for the Deaf; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island School for the Deaf in Providence seeks an Early Childhood Classroom Teacher to serve deaf and language-delayed children. The role focuses on creating an inclusive classroom with rigorous, relevant instruction and meeting IEP goals.

You will plan and deliver lessons for individuals and groups, assess learning with formal and informal methods, and participate in professional development, including remote learning when directed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor\'s in Early Childhood Education; Master’s preferred.
• ASL proficiency required.
• RI Elementary Education certificate and RI Teacher of the Deaf certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and language-delayed children.
• Design curricula and activities to meet standards and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to support student learning.
• Participate in professional development and remote learning delivery as needed.

Skills

ASL Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Early Childhood Classroom Teacher - Rhode Island School for the Deaf

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5856878

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

• Knowledge and respect for the cultural norms and language of the Deaf community.
• Create and deliver a curriculum that creates and maintains a positive learning climate that incorporates rigor and relevance.
• Plan, develop, and execute lesson plans and provide instruction for individual students, small groups, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups.
• Assess student learning by using a variety of appropriate formal and informal methods.
• Apply knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and methods of supporting and extending instruction and student learning.
• Services shall include preparing and correcting examinations, proctoring, and substituting.
• Assess student learning to inform their instruction.
• Apply knowledge of School policies and City and State laws.
• Services shall also include the customary conferences with students and parents; individual guidance of students; and service on school committees.
• Expected to participate in appropriate professional development activities to stay current in their assigned teaching fields, programs, and discipline, as well as in the delivery of remote learning.
• Attendance at professional development days as determined by the Principal is mandatory.
• Expected to provide synchronous and asynchronous remote learning instruction when directed by the Principal or per teaching assignment.
• Participate in the IEP process as needed.
• Expected to manage daily, the recording and publishing student attendance and grading system on the school platform.
• Participate in the communication of policies as a member of the certified instruction team and communicate school and District programs, policies, and procedures to students, staff, parents, and community, as directed by the Director.
• Participate in Professional Development/Professional Learning Communities (PLC), New Staff Orientation (as applicable): to provide exceptional student achievement; to establish the foundations for successful classrooms: ambitious vision and goals, purposeful long-term plans, and unit plans, rigorous assessments, strong relationships, and positive classroom cultures.
• Use student data to inform decision-making, develop and modify curriculum, and develop targeted and differentiated instruction (interventions/enrichment).
• Implement school-adopted curricular resources. Assist with the creation, completion, and presentation of school reports, as well as required reports for the district.
• Determine the need for curricular materials, assessment materials, and instructional resources; communicate ordering needs with the Principal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Job Requirements

• GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

  • To provide instruction to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and/or language-delayed children.
  • To create, with the students, a community of learners where students feel respected and honored.
  • Design curricula and activities to meet academic standards and IEP goals.
  • To communicate learning goals, high standards, and expected outcomes to students.
  • Engage in building positive relationships with parents and collaborate with colleagues, to enhance each student's ability to learn most effectively.
  • To support the mission of the Rhode Island School for the Deaf.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or other related field
  • Master's preferred
  • ASL Proficiency required
  • Certification:
  • RI Certificate in an Elementary Education
  • RI Certificate in Teacher of the Deaf
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Helen Edwards , Staff Assistant - HR and Operations
• One Corliss Park
• Providence, Rhode Island 02908
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]