Infant Teacher: Nurture Growth in a Diverse Center

Meeting Street; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision and MORE

Job summary

Meeting Street in Rhode Island seeks an Infant Teacher to join our 40-hour-per-week program. This role focuses on creating a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that supports infants’ development and learning.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, 2+ years of experience with children under 5, and CPR/First Aid certification. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field with experience and 12 early childhood course credits.
• 2+ years’ experience caring for children under age 5 preferred.
• RIELDS Foundations of Early Education and RIELDS Preschool Classrooms: Curriculum and Planning; or willingness to obtain certifications within the first year of employment.
• ITERS/ECERS training or willingness to complete the courses within the first nine months of employment.
• Valid CPR and First Aid training/certification.
• Inclusive childcare setting experience.
• Physical requirements: diapering, dressing, lifting up to 50 pounds (100 with assistance).
• Hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.

Responsibilities

• Creates a safe, welcoming classroom that reflects students’ families, cultures and community.
• Facilitates interactions for emotional, social and developmental growth.
• Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum with accommodations as needed.
• Supervises and develops teacher assistants, volunteers, interns and students.
• Monitors child progress through observation and data collection; informs curriculum.
• Supports accreditation and licensing standards (NAEYC, Brightstars, RI DHS and RI DOE).
• Maintains supervision of children per licensing ratios and headcounts every 15 minutes.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Inclusive childcare

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

12 credit hours in early childhood courses

Tools

RIELDS Foundations of ECE

ITERS/ECERS training

Job description

Meeting Street in Rhode Island seeks an Infant Teacher to join our 40-hour-per-week program. This role focuses on creating a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that supports infants’ development and learning.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, 2+ years of experience with children under 5, and CPR/First Aid certification. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.