Teacher- Infant

NurturEd; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

13 Paid Holidays

Child Care Discounts

College Tuition Reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Training/Professional Development

Job summary

NurturEd seeks a Lead Teacher to join our Rhode Island learning centers. You will work with Teacher Assistants to maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment and support children’s learning through reading, play, and engaging activities.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience with young children, strong communication skills, and a willingness to be trained. We offer benefits, growth opportunities, and collaboration with families to support each child’s development.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience with preschool-age children
• We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Teacher Assistants to create a safe, structured, nurturing environment.
• Engage children in reading, playing, and learning activities.
• Inspire lifelong learning in students.
• Partner with families to nurture and care for children.
• Demonstrate tech-savvy skills with an electronic daily tracking app.
• Assist with accreditation and other quality initiatives.
• Oversee, develop, implement, and coordinate curriculum and assessments.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Verbal & written communication

Reliability & punctuality

Organization & multitasking

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

College credits in Early Childhood Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

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

Job Type

Full-time

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.

A Typical Day For a Lead Teacher Will Include

• 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.

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!

Contact us at [e-mail]

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.

Salary Description

$17-$23 an hour based on education