Lead Toddler Teacher Early Head Start, South Kingstown

Tri-county Community Action Agency; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b / Pension with Agency match

Paid time off

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Johnston, RI seeks a Lead Toddler Teacher for Early Head Start to oversee daily classroom operations and provide a program fostering optimal development.

The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices, family engagement, and school readiness, with a focus on responsive caregiving and collaborative teamwork. Strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred) or Infant/Toddler CDA.
• Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards certificate (preferred).
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Follow developmentally appropriate practices and plan for each child’s needs.
• Conduct education home visits and family engagement activities.
• Maintain a safe, healthy classroom and promote school readiness.
• Complete education paperwork and conduct online developmental assessments.

Skills

Relationship building

Experience in ECE

Communication

Education

Associate degree in ECE

Infant/Toddler CDA

Job description

Lead Toddler Teacher Early Head Start, South Kingstown

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977396

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affir­… Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: Oversee the daily operations of an Early Head Start classroom and to provide the children with an educational program that is conducive to optimal development.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Be knowledgeable about developmentally appropriate practices, planning according to the individual needs of each child, completing education paperwork, conducting developmental on-line assessments, conducting observations of children daily, encouraging family engagement in the program, conducting education home visits, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, providing “Responsive Caregiving” to all children and promoting the school readiness of children and families in the program.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree Early Childhood Education (preferred) or Infant/Toddler CDA. Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards certificate (preferred).

  SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

  COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE: We offer an excellent, competitive salary and benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, as well as a 403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match, Vacation, Sick, Holiday time and access to Agency-sponsored EAP services for employees and their families. Many training opportunities are available that include, but are not limited to various educational experiences, certificate programs, CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning. Tri-County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities.

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stacy Bernardi
• 1126 Hartford Ave
• Johnston, Rhode Island 02919
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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