Teacher Assistant in Early Childhood

Comprehensive Community Action Program - Cranston, RI

Cranston, RI

About the position

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in all aspects of the classroom, including but not limited to, assessment, planning, and the preparation and implementation of daily activities. In the event the teacher is not present, the teacher assistant is required to take the teacher's role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a classroom of up to 20 preschool children or 8 infant and toddlers.
• Maintain strict health and safety protocols and policies.
• Be aware of and comply with HS performance, RIELDS, and RIDE standards.
• Assist teacher in the Implementation of a research base curriculum with fidelity.
• Assist the teacher in individualizing for children using assessment data and IEP/IFSP.
• Utilize assessment tool through observation and documentation in collaboration with the teacher.
• Support effective social/emotional learning using Incredible Years and Conscious Discipline.
• Complete 2 home visits and 2 parent/teacher conferences per year.
• Attend all agency, full staff and education meetings.
• Attend in-service training and professional development opportunities to ensure completion of required hours.
• Maintain an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
• Participate in transition to kindergarten opportunities.
• Maintains good, positive, and effective working relationships with staff, families, and special educators.
• Responsible to report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect.
• Substitutes for the lead teacher as needed.
• Ensure the safety of all children in your care and actively supervise all children.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CDA or RI State Teacher Assistant Certificate required.
• AA in Early Childhood preferred.
• Early Childhood experience preferred. Bilingual preferred.
• Must pass Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
• Must be fingerprinted.
• Must have physical exam upon hire and proof of immunizations.
• Valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate upon hire or within 90 days.
• Annual Flu shot.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health reimbursement accounts
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation, sick and personal days
• Up to 12 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees.