State Pre-K Teacher's Assistant

Description

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

Start Date: 8/26

Hours: Mon-Fri from 8am-4pm

10 month position (follows school calendar)

35 hours per week

PTO hours to be used for RIDE school vacation/breaks

A typical day for a RIDE Pre-K Teacher's Assistant will include:

• Working as a team with the Lead Teacher to provide a safe, healthy, structured, welcoming space to grow and learn.
• Singing, dancing, playing, teaching! 
• 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. 

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.drdaycare.com/careers

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working with children in a group setting. 

We are looking for someone who has the following skills:

• A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly. 
• Verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills. 
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task. 
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others. 

Education Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Option 1: *Successful completion of a Teacher Assistant Training Program approved by the RI Department of Elementary      and Secondary Education
• Option 2: *Minimum of 12 credit hours of  college coursework relevant to the early childhood education program
• Option 3: *Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential PLUS nine (9) credit hours of college coursework relevant to the early childhood education program setting
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Certifications/Experience

• At least 1 year working in an early learning/child care center.
• Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
• 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  
• 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! 

Having technical issues with your application? 

Contact us at HR@drdaycare.com