Teacher Assistant, Infant Room

The Assistant Teacher will work closely with the Lead Teacher to help deliver the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in your care, which may include infants, toddlers and/or preschool age children.  The Assistant Teacher provides knowledge and insight, ideas and creativity to the teaching team, and helps maintain parent communication. 

Responsibilities:

• Support Lead Teacher with all responsibilities of the day-to-day programming
• Contribute ideas to the development of weekly plans and implementation of age appropriate curriculum
• Assist the Lead Teacher with parent-teacher conferences twice a year
• Take direction and give support in preparing the classroom including setting up centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and carrying out activities
• Work with children, individually and in small groups to provide care, protection and guidance
• Report all classroom concerns to Lead Teacher in a timely manner
• Direct the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher
• Participate in professional development according to DHS and NAEYC regulations
• Participate in school social and family education programs and meetings, as well as larger organizational programs and trainings, as needed, including monthly staff meetings

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience with the Alliance’s core values and a clear commitment to them

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Working knowledge of the growth and development of young children and ability to utilize this information in the classroom

• Strong written and oral communications skills

• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple projects.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including occasional nights and weekends

• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment and effectively interact with all levels of management, parents and volunteers

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Experience/Education Required:

• High School Diploma

• Prior experience teaching in an early childhood center or classroom setting

• Judaic knowledge or willingness to acquire

• Understanding of Rhode Island Early Learning Standards, DHS, BrightStars, and NAEYC, or willingness to acquire

• Complete pre-employment screenings to include a criminal background check and TB (Tuberculosis) test clearance dated within the last 6 months

• Must have or willingness to obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom.

• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time. 

• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.