Early Childhood Program Assistant — Classroom Support

Pawtucket, Inc.; Pawtucket (RI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA seeks an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant in Pawtucket, RI to support curriculum planning and classroom activities aligned with Rhode Island standards. The role works under the supervision of the Early Childhood Director/Ed Coordinator and Lead Teacher in a nurturing environment.

The position emphasizes health and safety, accurate attendance, and documentation of children's work, with opportunities for professional development and mandatory trainings throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Teacher Assistant Certification or 9 college credits in early childhood education
• Three months experience in a classroom
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid within 3 months of hire
• Obtain or begin the requirements to obtain the RI Workforce RIRES certificate within 9 months of hire
• Meet all DCYF and YMCA Employment qualifications
• Ability to understand and comply with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention policies
• Completion of criminal background check and screening in accordance with YMCA standards
• Completion of required Child Abuse Prevention training prior to and throughout employment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with youth

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing a warm and professional rapport with all children and families in the classroom
• Assist in maintaining health and safety standards in the classroom
• Maintain accurate attendance records
• Ensure cleanliness of the classroom including counter tops, sinks and tables
• Greet families and children as they enter or exit the classroom and or building
• Support social and emotional development and positive guidance in the classroom
• Assist in designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the age of the children
• Assist in the documentation of children’s work
• Ensure appropriate active supervision of children at all times of day (especially in the bathroom and on the playground)
• Follow through with the daily lesson plans in the absence of the Lead Teacher
• Be familiar with DHS licensing regulations, and Family Handbook
• Participate in Family Engagement Activities run by the center
• Develop a yearly Professional Development Plan that is aligned to RI Workforce Knowledge Competencies, which will include 20 hour of training in a related field
• Participate in all staff trainings and parent/staff meetings and other mandatory or required meetings during the year
• Complete the duties or provide coverage as assigned by the Ed Coordinator/Director of the program

Job description

YMCA seeks an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant in Pawtucket, RI to support curriculum planning and classroom activities aligned with Rhode Island standards. The role works under the supervision of the Early Childhood Director/Ed Coordinator and Lead Teacher in a nurturing environment.

The position emphasizes health and safety, accurate attendance, and documentation of children's work, with opportunities for professional development and mandatory trainings throughout the year.