Job Description

Job posting: Infant/Toddler Teacher

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI, Central Falls, RI (please note: you may be placed at any of our sites that have openings or be expected to float to other sites)

Reports To: Child Development Supervisor

Position Overview:

The Lead Teacher will provide high quality education programs to our community of children and families and work with the Supervisor to implement curriculum based on best practice standards while ensuring that your classroom meets DCYF standards and Head Start education performance standards as well as other standards as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains progress notes and electronic data as appropriate on the emotional, physical, social and intellectual development of assigned children.
• Responsible for the integration of services for families in the classroom, home, center and community. Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with all staff and consultants providing services regarding the individual needs of each child.
• Holds a minimum of three center-based family/staff conferences per academic year.
• Actively participates in the preparation of this conference through regular care coordination with family development staff as well as health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities staff.
• Provides home-based services to families as required to meet the needs of the individual families and program guidelines; with a minimum of four home visits occurring each month for a minimum of two home visits to each family occurring throughout the academic year. These visits should occur with the family worker whenever possible.
• Provides training and supervision to the teacher assistant in the classroom. Demonstrate reflective supervision practices and build an environment of guidance and support where teaching assistants are comfortable discussing challenges and areas of growth.
• Mentors on site to ensure the implementation of all best practice standards and Head Start performance standards and to apply sound early childhood theory and practice. Model best practice in curriculum and classroom design.
• Completes 30 hours of relevant training and on-going professional development in child-development and education related topics, including but not limited to completion of RIELDS 2.
• Develops a plan for completion of no less than 24 semester hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education in each of the following areas: child growth and development, curriculum, and methods, reading readiness, health and nutrition, family and community relationships, and service to special needs children.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development OR a Bachelor or master’s degree in related field.
• RIDE certification preferred.
• Ability to organize and plan activities, establish warm, supportive relationships, and provide a wide variety of stimulating and developmentally appropriate experiences for children.
• Basic computer skills required for data input and use of email.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children’s development.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Competitive salaries with starting rates at a minimum of $46,206.00/yr.
• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 12 Holidays
• Competitive Vacation Benefits
• Training and Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We strive for the best candidate experience for all applicants, and if you need special assistance, please let us know. Talent@cfsri.org

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