Trauma-Informed SEL Assistant - Early Learning

East Bay Community Action Program; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 53,010,048 - 61,606,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Training and education

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

East Bay Community Action Program seeks a Social Emotional Learning Assistant to support Head Start students in Newport, RI. You will work with teaching teams and clinicians to implement trauma-informed practices that help children regulate emotions, build relationships, and succeed in early learning.

This full-time, non-hybrid role emphasizes direct coaching, collaboration with families, and ongoing professional growth in trauma-informed care and behavioral strategies within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or related field with behavioral intervention training.
• A CDA credential with experience coaching children with challenging behaviors.
• Experience working with young children with behavioral or developmental needs.
• Understanding of child development and positive guidance techniques.
• Valid Rhode Island driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Guide Children's Social-Emotional Growth (50% of your time)
• Implement individualized therapeutic integration plans using evidence-based behavioral frameworks
• Provide hands-on coaching during classroom activities, transitions, meals, and play to reinforce positive skills
• Teach emotional coping strategies and conflict resolution in real-time moments that matter
• Track progress through thoughtful observation and documentation
• Collaborate weekly with clinical staff to refine strategies and celebrate wins
• Support the Whole Classroom (35% of your time)
• Help teaching teams create environments where all children can develop social-emotional competencies
• Maintain safe, nurturing classroom spaces that support learning and growth
• Partner with families to reinforce strategies at home
• Integrate social-emotional learning seamlessly into daily activities
• Grow Professionally (15% of your time)
• Participate in ongoing professional development focused on trauma-informed care and behavioral strategies
• Connect with community partners and early intervention providers
• Contribute to program quality and support integrated services that benefit families

Skills

Experience with young children

Empathy and collaboration

Observation and documentation

Effective communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Child Development Associate credential (CDA)

Job description

East Bay Community Action Program seeks a Social Emotional Learning Assistant to support Head Start students in Newport, RI. You will work with teaching teams and clinicians to implement trauma-informed practices that help children regulate emotions, build relationships, and succeed in early learning.

This full-time, non-hybrid role emphasizes direct coaching, collaboration with families, and ongoing professional growth in trauma-informed care and behavioral strategies within a supportive team.