Teacher Aide (High School Students) Woonsocket, No Prov, No Smithfield (North Providence, RI; North Smithfield, RI; ...)
Responsibilities
The Teacher’s Aide will be required to perform the following duties including, but not limited to:
- Assist in the creation of a safe, healthy, structured and nurturing environment
- Help plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of children
- Help to interact with children to facilitate their play and learning
- Must be accompanied by an individual who meets all regulatory requirements for a Preschool and/or School Age Staff member
- Must never be left alone with children.
- Work in an infant or toddler classroom is not permitted
- Help prepare activities
- Serve meals to the children
- Help to keep the classroom clean, organized and maintained
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary
Educational Requirements
- Must be actively enrolled and attending high school
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Experience Requirements
- Experience interacting with preschool and/or school age children in a child care/early learning center preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Positive team player
Physical Requirements
- Ability to be engaged in physical exercise with children such as walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting, etc.
- Must have visual and hearing acuity
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Other Qualifications
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
- Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check
- Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS)
- Must be available to work from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. weekdays only after school.
This is a part time position