Teacher, Float

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island; Providence (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island in Providence, RI seeks an Early Childhood Center Teacher, Float to support classrooms and reinforce lessons. The role involves assisting teachers, planning activities, and collaborating with the ECC team.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, experience in an ECC setting, and knowledge of Rhode Island early learning standards, DHS, and NAEYC. The position is full-time, on-site, with a hourly wage range.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse families and communities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of child development and how to apply it in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support Teachers with day-to-day programming, including instruction, activities, lessons, and classroom management.
• Prepare the classroom and materials, set up centers, and carry out activities.
• Work with children individually and in small groups to provide care and guidance.
• Provide a positive, nurturing environment for children and families.
• Maintain privacy and build relationships with families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Classroom management

Team player

Judaic knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Providence , RI 02906, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.50 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, The Early Childhood Center Teacher, Float will provide support to classrooms and assist the teachers in reinforcing materials and lessons covered to facilitate student learning. They will help to plan and execute appropriate activities and work collaboratively as part of the ECC team.

Responsibilities

• Support Teachers with all responsibilities of the day-to-day programming including classroom instruction, activities, lessons, and classroom management.
• Take direction and give support in preparing the classroom including setting up centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and carrying out activities
• Work with children, individually and in small groups to provide care, protection, and guidance
• Provide a positive and nurturing environment for children and families.
• Foster relationships with families and maintain privacy of families and children.
• Assist in the room maintenance to keep the classroom and center safe, clean, attractive, and in compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Participate in school social and family education programs and meetings, as well as larger organizational programs and trainings, as needed, including monthly staff meetings.
• Escorts students to other areas of the school such as the cafeteria, playground, gym, or other classrooms; monitors their behavior during recess and lunchtime.
• Assists with student drop-off and pickup.
• Occasionally works as a substitute teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience with the Alliance’s core values and a clear commitment to them
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse communities
• Working knowledge of the growth and development of young children and ability to utilize this information in the classroom
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple projects.
• Strong organizational skills
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including occasional nights and weekends
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment and effectively interact with all levels of management, parents and volunteers
• Judaic knowledge or willingness to acquire

Required Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Prior experience teaching in an early childhood center or classroom setting
• Understanding of Rhode Island Early Learning Standards, DHS, BrightStars, and NAEYC, or willingness to acquire
• Completed pre-employment screening to include a criminal background check and TB (Tuberculosis) test clearance dated within the last 6 months
• Must have or willingness to obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.