Teacher Assistant

Apply Job Type Full-time Description C.H.I.L.D., Inc.’s mission is to provide high quality early care and education and comprehensive services to at-risk children from pre-birth to pre-kindergarten and their families built on evidence-based practices. C.H.I.L.D., Inc.’s mission is to promote school readiness and deliver comprehensive services to meet the emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs of children while simultaneously supporting their families in improving their lives. CHILD, Inc. is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher Assistant for our Kent County Head Start program. Teacher Assistants work under the direct supervision and guidance of lead classroom teachers, assisting with instructional supports and routine duties. Interested candidate must be available to work during agency hours of operation at any one of our three locations. Responsibilities: •Follow philosophy, policies and procedures of CHILD, Inc. •Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, punctuality and dependable attendance. •Demonstrate respect for diverse family practices, languages, cultures and traditions. •Demonstrate acceptance that children develop and learn at different paces, and support an inclusive learning environment. •Assure for the health and safety of all children. •Utilize knowledge of child development to provide responsive, supportive and engaging interactions. •Assist the teacher with preparation and implementation of lesson plans, working with individual and small groups of children, as directed. •Assist the teacher with ongoing child assessment practices to monitor children’s development and learning. •Participate in ongoing professional development and in-service trainings. Job Type: Full Time - 40 hours; Full Year/52 weeks Pay Rate is dependent on credentials: $20.21 with Pre-School Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential $24.061 with Associates in Early Childhood, Education or Related Degree Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hour shift (Hours of operation are 7:30am - 5:30pm) Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations located in Warwick & Coventry, RI CHILD, Inc. provides all full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Individual health coverage - employee contributions as low as 5%. Individual dental coverage - employee contribution of 50% Family dental coverage is available but requires an additional contribution. Vision Plan Employer Paid Group Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance 403(b) Savings Plan + Discretionary Group Retirement Annuity Plan Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Care & Medical Additional Voluntary Benefits 15 days Paid Time Off 14 paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Requirements Minimum of Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Associate’s Degree preferred in Early Childhood or a closely related field with approved/equivalent coursework. Transcripts will be required. Appropriate RIELDS certificate, or ability to obtain within one year of hire. Copies will be required. Demonstrated experience in early care and education setting. Professional references will be verified. Valid RI driver's license and an insured vehicle. Proof of insurance will be required. Background clearances such as fingerprints, BCI, DCYF, and health records (immunizations) required. Basic keyboarding and basic computer skills highly desirable. Knowledge of The Creative Curriculum highly preferred. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate assessment practices preferred. Bilingual candidates strongly urged to apply. Salary Description 20.21