Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant

Children's Friend•Providence, RI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Friend is hiring a full-time Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant for its Head Start team at 72 King Street, Providence, RI 02909. The role works alongside the Infant/Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for children from birth to age three. The assistant helps implement engaging curriculum, supports children’s individual development, partners with families, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team. The position reports to the Child Development Supervisor and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compensation is $16.00 to $17.00 per hour. Children’s Friend describes its workplace as collaborative and mission-driven, with a commitment to strengthening children, families, and communities. The organization emphasizes diversity, inclusion, respect, and support for staff through training and professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to organize and plan activities and provide a variety of stimulating, developmentally appropriate experiences for children.
Ability to establish warm, responsive, and supportive relationships with children and families.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic data entry.
Knowledge of health, safety, and first aid practices.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when working with staff, families, and visitors.
Strong outreach and community engagement skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to meet all required DCYF licensing and program standards.
Successful completion of required pre-employment background screening.
Ability to provide documentation demonstrating required medical clearance and immunizations.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children.
Fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in developing and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum based on best practices.
Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that meets DCYF licensing requirements and Early Head Start education performance standards.
Observe children daily and report health or developmental concerns that may require attention.
Document children’s emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development through progress notes, assessments, screenings, and electronic data systems.
Build warm, supportive relationships with children and families.
Collaborate with teachers, family development staff, and health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities professionals to support each child’s individual needs.
Participate in family/staff conferences and assist with preparation through ongoing communication and care coordination.
Participate in home-based services and family engagement activities as required by program guidelines.
Support positive classroom guidance strategies and work collaboratively with the teacher to address classroom challenges.
Participate in agency and program meetings, committees, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
Complete required child-development training, including 30 hours during the first year and 24 hours of ongoing professional development annually.
Promote an inclusive classroom environment and interact respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and community members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Support outreach and community engagement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.