Lead Teacher

Tri-County Community Action Agency•Johnston, RI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee the daily operations of a classroom and to provide the children with an educational program that is conducive to optimal development.

A minimum of Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education is required
Applicants must be skilled in building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
Experience is a must
Demonstrate an understanding of everyone’s experiences, every day
Ensuring the delivery of services that recognizes and respects that every moment matters

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood preferred
Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards certificate also preferred

Be knowledgeable about developmentally appropriate practices and the Head Start Performance Standards
Planning according to the individual needs of each child
Completing education paperwork
Conducting developmental assessments
Documenting assessment data in the web-based data management system
Conducting observations of children daily
Encouraging family engagement in the program
Conducting home visits per the Performance Standards
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment
Providing Responsive Caregiving to all children
Promoting the school readiness of children and families in the program

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match
Vacation time
Sick time
Holiday time
Access to Agency-sponsored EAP services for employees and their families
Many training opportunities are available that include, but are not limited to various educational experiences, certificate programs, CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning
Qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities