Teacher Assistant

Brightstars; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing early childhood education! As a Teacher Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Head Start Teacher to create a nurturing and safe environment for children aged 3-5. Your responsibilities will include implementing developmentally appropriate practices, conducting assessments, and fostering family engagement. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young children and their families. If you're passionate about early childhood education and eager to contribute to a meaningful mission, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must have a Preschool CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Willingness to obtain CDA within one year if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a preschool curriculum and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Conduct developmental assessments and maintain documentation.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Building Positive Relationships

Responsive Caregiving

Family Engagement

Education

Preschool CDA

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

BrightStars helps families in Rhode Island access QUALITY child care, early learning, and school-age programs. We help child care providers learn about best practices in early learning and apply them to the care children receive. We recognize program quality and give parents information to make choices about their children’s care and education.

Program Name:
Tri-County Community Action Agency

Program Address:
415 Tower Hill Rd
North Kingstown
Rhode Island
02852

Position Description:
TEACHER ASSISTANT

Location:
HEAD START
NORTH KINGSTOWN

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Assist the Head Start Teacher in implementing a preschool curriculum for children in a center-based setting. Ensure a safe, healthy learning environment for children ages 3-5.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be knowledgeable about developmentally appropriate practices and the Head Start Performance Standards, planning according to the individual needs of each child, completing education paperwork, conducting developmental assessments, documenting assessment data in the web-based data management system, conducting observations of children daily, encouraging family engagement in the program, conducting home visits per the Performance Standards, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, providing Responsive Caregiving to all children and promoting the school readiness of children and families in the program. Applicants must be skilled in building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS: Preschool CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. If the applicant does not meet this requirement, must be willing to obtain a CDA within one year of hire. Position is available beginning August 2024.

How To Apply:
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please visit our website at www.tricountyri.org to view our current openings. Click on the Job Opportunities link on the bottom of the page; click on “To view all available employment opportunities, click HERE”.

Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

Hiring Manager:
Meredith Pincince, [e-mail] [phone]

Other Information:
This is a full-time position at our North Kingstown location. A 6-hour Head Start classroom. Staff hours are 8:00-4:30.