Year-Long Pre-K Teacher Assistant - Empower Early Learners

Veazie Street Elem. School; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Veazie Street Elementary School in Providence is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant for a one-year Pre-K General Education role. The position supports the classroom teacher with developmentally appropriate activities and fosters early learning across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree, 48 college credits, and the ParaPro test pass, with Rhode Island Teacher Assistant Certification in progress.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher required.
• 48 college credits required.
• Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Test required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily and long-range lesson planning.
• Assist with small group and individual instruction.
• Guide students in developing positive relationships.
• Supervise pupils in the classroom and on school grounds.
• Assist Pre-K to 5th grade students with toileting and self-care as needed.
• Correct students’ work under teacher supervision and assign remedial tasks.
• Support discipline procedures and reinforce skills.
• Attend ongoing professional development sessions.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom support

Behavior guidance

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate’s degree

48 college credits

ParaPro 461 score

Job description

Veazie Street Elementary School in Providence is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant for a one-year Pre-K General Education role. The position supports the classroom teacher with developmentally appropriate activities and fosters early learning across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree, 48 college credits, and the ParaPro test pass, with Rhode Island Teacher Assistant Certification in progress.