Teacher Assistant, Infant Room

The Assistant Teacher will work closely with the Lead Teacher to help deliver the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in your care, which may include infants, toddlers and/or preschool age children. The Assistant Teacher provides knowledge and insight, ideas and creativity to the teaching team, and helps maintain parent communication.

• Support Lead Teacher with all responsibilities of the day-to-day programming
  
• Contribute ideas to the development of weekly plans and implementation of age appropriate curriculum
  
• Assist the Lead Teacher with parent-teacher conferences twice a year
  
• Take direction and give support in preparing the classroom including setting up centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and carrying out activities
  
• Work with children, individually and in small groups to provide care, protection and guidance
  
• Report all classroom concerns to Lead Teacher in a timely manner
  
• Direct the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher
  
• Participate in professional development according to DHS and NAEYC regulations
  
• Participate in school social and family education programs and meetings, as well as larger organizational programs and trainings, as needed, including monthly staff meetings
  

• Demonstrated experience with the Alliance�s core values and a clear commitment to them
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
  
• Working knowledge of the growth and development of young children and ability to utilize this information in the classroom
  
• Strong written and oral communications skills
  
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple projects.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including occasional nights and weekends
  
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment and effectively interact with all levels of management, parents and volunteers
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  

Experience/Education Required:

• High School Diploma
  
• Prior experience teaching in an early childhood center or classroom setting
  
• Judaic knowledge or willingness to acquire
  
• Understanding of Rhode Island Early Learning Standards, DHS, BrightStars, and NAEYC, or willingness to acquire
  
• Complete pre-employment screenings to include a criminal background check and TB (Tuberculosis) test clearance dated within the last 6 months
  
• Must have or willingness to obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification
  

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• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
  
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.