Teacher's Assistant

NurturEd Early Learning Center; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; 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 Providence, RI is seeking a Teacher's Assistant to support Lead Teachers in creating a safe, nurturing classroom. You will engage with children, support early learning activities, and help implement curriculum under supervision.

This role involves partnering with families, using an electronic daily tracking app, and assisting with accreditation and quality initiatives. We welcome applicants willing to be trained and who value teamwork in a community-centered

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Must pass national background checks and DCYF clearance.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Engage with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun.
• Inspire children to be lifelong learners.
• Partner with families to nurture and care for their children.
• Showcase tech skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
• Assist with accreditation processes and quality initiatives.
• Implement curriculum and assessments.

Skills

Warm and friendly demeanor

Verbal and written communication

Reliability and punctuality

Organized and multi-tasking

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or higher

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Electronic daily tracking app

Job description

Description

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

A typical day for a Teacher's Assistant will include:

• Working alongside the Lead Teacher 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.
• Implementing 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. We have full time positions or part time positions (with flexible schedules available). Benefits vary for full time / part time positions.

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have experience working with children.

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.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) or higher.
• 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

• 18 years of age or older (Teen Aide positions are available for applicants 16-18 years of age).
• 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!

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