Toddler Classroom Assistant Teacher

Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode Island seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate curricula and nurturing the social-emotional growth of toddlers starting at 18 months in Providence.

You will help prepare classrooms, assist with conferences, communicate with families, and participate in professional development. A strong commitment to the Alliance’s values and the ability to work with diverse ages and teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated alignment with the Alliance's core values.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication with diverse groups.
• Working knowledge of growth and development of young children.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, can work nights/weekends occasionally.
• Ability to work with others in a team and interact with parents/volunteers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teacher with day-to-day programming.
• Contribute ideas to weekly plans and age-appropriate curriculum.
• Assist with parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
• Prepare classroom materials, set up centers and activities.
• Work with children individually and in small groups.
• Report classroom concerns to Lead Teacher promptly.
• Direct the classroom in Lead Teacher's absence.
• Participate in professional development per DHS/NAEYC regulations.
• Attend staff meetings and school/family programs as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Documentation skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Tech literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode Island seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate curricula and nurturing the social-emotional growth of toddlers starting at 18 months in Providence.

You will help prepare classrooms, assist with conferences, communicate with families, and participate in professional development. A strong commitment to the Alliance’s values and the ability to work with diverse ages and teams are essential.