Infant/Toddler Classroom Assistant - Early Education Impact

Children's Friend; Central Falls, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

403(b) plan employer contributions

Employer-paid Life and Disability ins.

Job summary

Children's Friend is hiring an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant in Central Falls, RI. The role supports the classroom teacher in creating a developmentally appropriate environment for birth to age three, implementing engaging curriculum, and partnering with families to ensure each child learns and thrives.

You will work with families and a multidisciplinary team, participate in conferences, and help maintain health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CDA credential preferred.
• Experience with infants, toddlers, or young children preferred.
• Ability to organize and plan activities and provide a variety of stimulating, developmentally appropriate experiences for children.
• Ability to establish warm, responsive, and supportive relationships with children and families.
• Basic computer skills, including email and electronic data entry.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and first aid practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when working with staff, families, and visitors.
• Strong outreach and community engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to meet all required DCYF licensing and program standards.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment background screening.
• Ability to provide documentation demonstrating required medical clearance and immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in developing and implementing engaging curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment meeting licensing standards.
• Observe children daily and report health or development concerns.
• Document children's development through progress notes and assessments.
• Build warm relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with teachers and health professionals to support individual needs.
• Participate in family/staff conferences and care coordination.
• Engage in home-based services and family engagement activities.
• Support positive classroom guidance and address challenges.
• Attend agency meetings and professional development.
• Complete 30 hours in the first year and 24 hours annually thereafter.
• Promote inclusive environment and interact respectfully with diverse backgrounds.
• Support outreach and community engagement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with infants/toddlers

Ability to organize activities

Warm/Responsive relationships

Basic computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Lift up to 40 pounds

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

Children's Friend is hiring an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant in Central Falls, RI. The role supports the classroom teacher in creating a developmentally appropriate environment for birth to age three, implementing engaging curriculum, and partnering with families to ensure each child learns and thrives.

You will work with families and a multidisciplinary team, participate in conferences, and help maintain health and safety standards.