RI State PreK Teacher

Meeting Street•Providence, RI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Meeting Street is seeking a full-time RI State PreK Teacher to join their team. This role is responsible for creating a nurturing and educational environment for children of all abilities, helping them reach their fullest potential. The position involves implementing curriculum, partnering with families, and ensuring a safe and stimulating learning space in accordance with state regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development or related field.
Current RIDE teacher certification in early childhood education (PK -2).
RIELDS Foundations of Early Education and Implementing a Standards-Based Classroom (formerly RIELS level 2 or 3).
Valid CPR and First Aid training/certification.
Must always provide supervision of children.
Diaper, toilet, and assist children with feeding and dressing.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk continuously during the workday; bend, stoop, and squat continuously; kneel and reach above shoulder level occasionally; lift and/or transfer children, and push/pull equipment up to 50 pounds independently or up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another staff member or adaptive equipment frequently.

Nice To Haves

Special education certification (early childhood), preferred.

Responsibilities

Learns and demonstrates positive guidance techniques.
Demonstrates culturally informed discipline practices and the ability to neutralize the pattern of inequitable discipline of children of color.
Facilitates interactions among children to provide opportunities for emotional, social and cognitive growth.
Partners with families to ensure high quality care and education for young children.
Creates and implements a curriculum that promotes active learning by providing a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences making appropriate accommodations and modifications as necessary using RI Early Learning Standards as guidance.
Maintains a clean, organized and child-friendly learning environment in accordance with state regulations.
Always maintains supervision of children (indoor/outdoor) using licensing ratios. Provides adequate, hands-on supervision during outdoor play.
Prepares snacks, serves lunch, and models appropriate hand washing techniques in accordance with health and safety practices outlined in state licensing regulations.
Fosters the development of age-appropriate self-help skills in children.
Works on carry over from therapeutic interventions in the classroom according to children’s IEP/IFSPs.
Actively seeks and participates in 20+ hours of professional development opportunities per year.
Actively participates in and supports efforts to maintain NAEYC accreditation.
Works closely with team members in implementing appropriate IEP/IFSP goals for children.