Teacher- Infant

NurturEd Early Learning Center; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

13 Paid Holidays

Child Care Discounts

College Tuition Reimbursement

Medical (Healthcare Benefits)

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Training/Professional Development

Job summary

NurturEd Early Learning Center in Rhode Island seeks a dedicated teacher to join our caring team. You will work alongside Teacher Assistants to provide a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment, engaging children in reading, play, and learning.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years experience with young children, strong communication, reliability, and teamwork. We offer benefits after 30 hours, 401k with match, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience working with children in this age group.
• We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree or college credits.
• Wamiliar with safety standards and child development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Teacher Assistants to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Engaging with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun!
• Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
• Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
• Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
• Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
• Overseeing, developing, implementing, and coordinating curriculum and assessments.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Communication skills

Punctuality

Organized

Team player

Leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

High school diploma with ECE credits

Job description

Description

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.

This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week.

• Working alongside the Teacher Assistants to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Engaging with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun!
• Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
• Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
• Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
• Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
• Overseeing, developing, implementing, and coordinating curriculum and assessments.

Why you'll love us:

We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.

We offer the following perks and benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Discounts
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Training/Professional Development opportunities

Learn more about our benefits at www.nurturedelc.com/careers

Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

We have locations across Rhode Island.

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working with children in this age group.

We are looking for someone who has the following skills:

• A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
• Management / leadership skills

Education Requirements

• College credits, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of High school diploma (or equivalent) with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree or college credits!

Certifications/Experience

• At least 1 year working with children in this age group.
• At least 1 year working in an early learning/child care setting preferred.
• Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Other Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).

We hope you will join our team!

At EdCentral, we work as a team with EnhancEd, EnrichEd, and NurturEd - the new names for Therapeutic Child Care Services, Kids Klub, and Dr. Day Care.