Early Childhood TA

Brown Medicine; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Per Diem Teacher Assistant to support the classroom teacher, supervise children, and help design engaging activities within a caring, structured environment. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration and proactive student safety.

Work hours are 2:30-5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, totaling 4 hours daily. The position offers on-site duties at the Providence location and requires contributing to a positive classroom culture while meeting training and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with some college credits in early childhood preferred.
• At least 2 years of early childhood experience.
• Ability to work toward CPR & first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and assist the classroom teacher in safety and well-being.
• Plan activities for groups or individual children.
• Provide nurturing, supportive environment and manage classroom behavior.
• Complete required training hours annually through local workshops and trainings.
• Report concerns to the classroom teacher and assist children with special needs.

Education

High School Diploma with some college credits in early childhood, Associates Degree, or CDA preferred.

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Per Diem Teacher Assistant is responsible for being on-call to assist the classroom teacher in supervising children to ensure their safety and well-being; providing instruction and facilitation to groups and individual children under the direction of the Teacher; and collaborating with the Teacher to assess the strengths and needs of children and design appropriate classroom activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Serve as per diem substitute teacher assistant to cover staff absences and maintain required student : teacher ratios.
• Plan activities for assigned groups or individual children.
• Provide nurturing and supportive environment for children, using positive behavior interventions and preventative strategies to manage classroom behavior.
• Complete required number of training hours each year by attending local workshops and trainings.
• Report any special needs or problems of individual children to the classroom teacher.
• Work with children who have special needs, supporting their developmental and behavioral characteristics.
• Report any cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect to Director, or make a direct call to DCYF( 1-800-RICHILD).
• Assist in supervising naptime, outdoor play and toileting.
• Follow a rotating work schedule of 8 hours (plus 30 min. lunch) with the times the center is open (7:00 am – 5:30 pm).

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma with some college credits in early childhood, Associates Degree, or CDA preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 2 years early childhood experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations -. Ability to work towards CPR & first aid certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Pay Range:

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

GHI-Providence-25 Danforth Street - 25 Danforth St. Providence, Rhode Island 02908

Work Type:

2:30-5:30 M-F

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

4 hours

Driving Required:

No