Interim Pre-K Teacher: Play-Focused, Family-Centered

Child & Family; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Child & Family in the United States is seeking an interim Direct Service Staff member for a 3-month minimum with tentative November start, to support developmentally appropriate curriculum and family-centered childcare aligned with Rhode Island DHS, RIDE, BrightStars standards.

This is an Academic Year position focusing on maintaining a welcoming environment, supervising in the classroom, overseeing staff and volunteers, and collaborating on monthly curriculum with a focus on the emotional,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field (with 24 education credits) required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 months' experience in childcare preferred.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an inviting, stimulating and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Provide appropriate supervision and care in the classroom.
• Oversee Teacher Assistants, Substitutes, Interns, and Volunteers in the classroom.
• Assist other teaching staff in caring for children in the classroom, and be reactive to the children’s physical, emotional and cognitive needs.
• Collaborate with the Education Coordinator to develop a monthly curriculum – lesson plans, specific standards, and outlining specific activities to meet emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of the children.
• Plan and participate in scheduled parent conferences.
• Foster positive relationships with parents and families, provide support and resources and report concerns to the Program Director and Clinical Supervisor.
• Ensure all work is completed in a manner that adheres to all health and safety protocols, address and report any potential hazards to ensure the safety of children, and be reactive to children’s physical, emotional and cognitive needs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Critical thinking

Time-management

Basic computer skills

MS Office 365

Communication with diverse population

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education (with 24 education credits)

Master's degree in early childhood or related field (with 24 education credits)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Child & Family in the United States is seeking an interim Direct Service Staff member for a 3-month minimum with tentative November start, to support developmentally appropriate curriculum and family-centered childcare aligned with Rhode Island DHS, RIDE, BrightStars standards.

This is an Academic Year position focusing on maintaining a welcoming environment, supervising in the classroom, overseeing staff and volunteers, and collaborating on monthly curriculum with a focus on the emotional,