Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence.Meeting Street does not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of ethnicity, race, age, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, economic background/circumstances, physical and/or mental abilities, veteran status, marital status or resident immigration status. Meeting Street respects and celebrates the diversity that contributes to a healthy, caring community.To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.Meeting Street is currently offering a four-step $2,500 bonus to new employees for full-time, benefit eligible positions. Summary of Main Duties:Assists in all aspects of classroom management and supervision of children in an early childhood classrooms. This position is 40 hours per week.Job Duties:Works closely with team members and parents in designing and implementing goals outlined in each of the children’s individualized educational program (IEP) in a timely fashion.Works with the early childhood educator to develop age appropriate activities that address the goals outlined in the child’s IEP.Keeps updated records on each student’s progress in order to write accurate evaluations and/or progress reports. Responsible for using Teaching Strategies Gold online portfolio to monitor progress.Facilitates effective communication between the family, classroom staff, and other team members.Works with classroom staff in maintaining an appropriate, clean, child friendly learning environment. Actively seeks and participates in 20 hours of professional development opportunities per year.Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and parent staff meetings and activities as assigned.Assists and coordinates training for classroom staff related to Special Education.Provides support for classroom staff in regards to issues and/or concerns related to children with special needs. Trains 1:1 Teacher Assistants on the IEP goals for their assigned child. Lifts and transfers children as required.Coordinates each child’s necessary schedules (i.e. therapy, self care) etc. Fosters the development of age appropriate self- help skills in children (diapering, toileting, feeding).Develops intake transition plans for children entering or exiting the program.Schedules and collaborates team meetings with classroom staff and therapists. Actively participates in and supports the Programs efforts to maintain NAEYC accreditation, BrightStars quality rating, RI DCYF and RI Department of Education CECE licensing regulations.Full-time employees at Meeting Street enjoy low cost benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), vision insurance (VSP), employer-paid life insurance and long term disability, optional employee and dependent life insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 5% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off (PTO), BCBS Wellness Program, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and much more!If you are looking for a rewarding career to make a difference in children’s lives, then you have found the right path with Meeting Street. This is an opportunity to join Meeting Street where individuals of all abilities learn, play, work and live together.Learn more about us at https://www.meetingstreet.org/