Early Childhood Teacher Assistant — Impact & Growth

Times 2 STEM Academy; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Public Schools seeks an exceptional Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher Assistant for a one-year position in Providence, RI. You will assist with daily activities, supervise students, support individualized learning, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

The role involves assisting Pre-K through 5th grade students with basic needs, while working closely with teachers, administrators, and staff. Strong collaboration and commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree OR 48 college credits OR passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Test.
• RIDE Certification: Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
• Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Assist with supervision of pupils in classroom, corridors, yards, lavatories, cafeterias, etc. and on field trips.
• Assist Pre-K through 5th grade students with toileting, dressing, feeding, positioning, and self-care; alert the teacher to needs.
• Distribute educational materials and correct students' work under supervision.
• Meet personal and physical needs of the child with teacher guidance.
• Participate in discipline procedures under teacher supervision.
• Assist in devising strategies for reinforcing behavior or academic skills.
• Serve as a point of contact for substitute teachers.
• Attend ongoing professional development sessions.
• Perform additional teacher assistant duties as requested.

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro score 461

RIDE Certification: Teacher Assistant Training Program

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job description

Providence Public Schools seeks an exceptional Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher Assistant for a one-year position in Providence, RI. You will assist with daily activities, supervise students, support individualized learning, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

The role involves assisting Pre-K through 5th grade students with basic needs, while working closely with teachers, administrators, and staff. Strong collaboration and commitment are essential.