Dr. Day Care- RIDE Pre-K Teacher Assistant - Pawtucket (Pawtucket , RI)

Responsibilities
The PreK Teacher Assistant 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 supervise and interact with children to facilitate their play and learning
Communicate positively with parents
Support the implementation of the Therapeutic Child Care Services (TCCS) program
Help prepare activities
Serve meals to the children
Help to keep the classroom clean, organized and maintained
Attend meetings and trainings
Complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development related to the Workforce Knowledge and Competencies related to position on an annual basis
Assist with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives
Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Educational 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

*Have documentation of one of these options or an individual professional development plan not to exceed two (2) years from the date of employment.

Experience Requirements

RI Early Learning and Development Standard (RIELDS) certificate relevant to position or an individual professional development plan for achieving this requirement within two (2) years of employment
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 18 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)
Apart from religious observations, must have full availability during operating hours, Monday – Friday, according to the needs of the business

This is a full time position

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