Head Start Preschool Assistant Teacher

Tri-county Community Action Agency; Pascoag (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri County Community Action Agency in Burrillville, RI seeks a Head Start Preschool Assistant Teacher to support early childhood education activities and school readiness. You will plan developmentally appropriate lessons, document progress, and engage families to strengthen learning at home and in the classroom.

Starting immediately, this full-time role requires building positive relationships with children and staff, keeping a safe environment, and conducting home visits per Head Start

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Must have 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan developmentally appropriate activities and assessments.
• Document assessment data in the program's data system.
• Engage families and conduct home visits as required.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment and promote school readiness.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Head Start Preschool Assistant Teacher

Tri County Community Action Agency Tri-County CAA Burrillville - Pascoag, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps Tri-County CAA Waveland Street - Johnston, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5974987

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Be knowledgeable about developmentally appropriate practices, planning according to the individual needs of each child, completing education paperwork, conducting developmental assessments, documenting assessment data in the web-based data management system, conducting observations of children daily, encouraging family engagement in the program, conducting home visits per the Head Start Performance Standards, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, providing Responsive Caregiving to all children and promoting the school readiness of children and families in the program.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Welcome to Tri-County CAA Burrillville, Tri-County CAA Waveland Street

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Job Requirements

• Applicants must be skilled in building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. Experience is a must. Demonstrate an understanding of everyone’s experiences, every day. Ensuring the delivery of services that recognizes and respects that every moment matters.


• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Associate degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stacy Bernardi , EHS Education Coordinator


• 7 Waveland Street


• Johnston, Rhode Island 02919


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]