TEACHER ASSISTANT

Tri-county Community Action Agency; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403b plan with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training opportunities

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency is seeking a Teacher Assistant in Westerly, RI to support Head Start/Blended Pre-K activities for children aged 3-5. The role involves assisting the Head Start Teacher with curriculum delivery, assessments and family engagement, in a safe, nurturing center setting.

The ideal candidate has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Preschool CDA, with RI standards certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Preschool CDA completed.
• Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards certificate preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Start Teacher in implementing a preschool curriculum for ages 3-5.
• Support lesson planning, documentation, assessments and observations.
• Promote family engagement and conduct home visits when needed.
• Ensure a safe, healthy learning environment and assist with school readiness.

Skills

Positive relationships

Strong communication

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Preschool CDA

Job description

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TEACHER ASSISTANT

FULL TIME Admin Support Worker Westerly, RI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1658

Teacher Assistant

Head Start/Blended Pre-K – WESTERLY

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 :Support developmentally appropriate practices and Head Start Performance Standards by assisting with lesson planning, education paperwork, developmental assessments, observations, and documentation. Promote family engagement, conduct home visits, maintain a safe and healthy environment, provide responsive caregiving, and support school readiness for children and families.

Qualifications : Associates Degree Early Childhood Education or Preschool 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.

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