Social Emotional Learning Assistant
About The Position
Transform Futures, One Child at a Time. Are you passionate about helping young children develop the emotional skills they need to thrive? Do you believe every child deserves a nurturing environment where they can learn to navigate their feelings, build meaningful relationships, and develop confidence? As a Social Emotional Learning Assistant at EBCAP's Head Start program, you'll be at the heart of children's most critical developmental years. You'll work alongside dedicated teaching teams and clinical professionals to create trauma-informed classroom environments where children with behavioral and social-emotional needs can flourish.
Requirements
- An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or related field (Psychology, Social Work, Human Development, etc.) with behavioral intervention training, OR A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with experience coaching children with challenging behaviors
- Prior experience working with young children with behavioral or developmental needs
- Understanding of child development and positive guidance techniques
- Valid Rhode Island driver's license and reliable transportation
- Staying calm and therapeutic during high-stress situations
- Building trust quickly with children, families, and colleagues
- Observing carefully and documenting accurately
- Communicating with empathy and clarity
- Embracing cultural diversity and working with varied populations
- Collaborating as a team player while adapting to changing needs
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
- Certification in Conscious Discipline, Incredible Years, TBRI, or similar frameworks
- Bilingual skills (Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages)
- Experience in trauma-informed settings
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized therapeutic integration plans using evidence-based behavioral frameworks
- Provide hands-on coaching during classroom activities, transitions, meals, and play to reinforce positive skills
- Teach emotional coping strategies and conflict resolution in real-time moments that matter
- Track progress through thoughtful observation and documentation
- Collaborate weekly with clinical staff to refine strategies and celebrate wins
- Help teaching teams create environments where all children can develop social-emotional competencies
- Maintain safe, nurturing classroom spaces that support learning and growth
- Partner with families to reinforce strategies at home
- Integrate social-emotional learning seamlessly into daily activities
- Participate in ongoing professional development focused on trauma-informed care and behavioral strategies
- Connect with community partners and early intervention providers
- Contribute to program quality and support integrated services that benefit families
Benefits
- Subsidized medical and dental insurance (BCBSRI & Delta)
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan after one year
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days, sick time)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Agency-paid training and continuing education
- Employee assistance program
- Minimum 24 hours of professional development annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
