Preschool Co-Teacher - Collaborative, Inquiry-Driven Learning

North American Reggio Emilia Alliance; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Learning Brooke Early Childhood Education Center in Cranston, RI, seeks a Preschool Co-Teacher to join a collaborative teaching team and nurture a joyful, inquiry-rich classroom that aligns with RI licensing requirements.

You will observe children, document learning, and inform curriculum while supporting long-term investigations rooted in student interests and questions. Strong communication with families and colleagues is essential.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with teaching partner to create engaging learning environments.
• Observe and document children’s learning to inform curriculum.
• Support investigations arising from children's interests.
• Maintain a developmentally appropriate, safe classroom meeting RI licensing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching partner to create an engaging, responsive learning environment.
• Observe, document, and interpret children’s learning to inform curriculum development.
• Support long-term investigations that emerge from children’s interests and questions.
• Foster a classroom culture rooted in respect, belonging, and joyful discovery.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Contribute to a reflective professional culture where collaboration and continuous learning are valued.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment while meeting Rhode Island licensing requirements.
• Be inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy or eager to deepen understanding.
• Believe every child is capable, competent, and deserving of respect.
• Enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas with colleagues.
• Be curious, reflective, and open to ongoing professional learning.
• Value strong communication and authentic partnerships with families.
• Bring warmth, creativity, flexibility, and a positive spirit to the work.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Observation & documentation

Inquiry-based learning

Family partnerships

Reflective practice

Reggio Emilia knowledge

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Rhode Island Early Childhood certification

Job description

Learning Brooke Early Childhood Education Center in Cranston, RI, seeks a Preschool Co-Teacher to join a collaborative teaching team and nurture a joyful, inquiry-rich classroom that aligns with RI licensing requirements.

You will observe children, document learning, and inform curriculum while supporting long-term investigations rooted in student interests and questions. Strong communication with families and colleagues is essential.