Pre-K Teacher Assistant

🌟 We're Hiring: Pre-K Teacher Assistant!

Location: Providence, RI
Reports To: Child Development Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm)

Salary: $16.62-$18.50 Hourly

Do you love working with children and want to make a meaningful impact in their lives? Join the team at Children’s Friend as a Teacher Assistant, where you’ll help provide a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment for young learners in one of our Preschool Classrooms!

🧩 What You’ll Do:

• Assist the classroom teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum

• Support children’s learning and development through active engagement and guidance

• Conduct daily health observations and maintain accurate child progress documentation

• Help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children and families

• Attend parent-teacher conferences and home visits, supporting family engagement

• Participate in professional development, team meetings, and coaching sessions

• Support integration of services across home, classroom, and community settings

🧠 What You Bring:

We’re hiring for multiple Teacher Assistant levels:

• TA I: High school diploma or equivalent required. Starting at $16.00/hr.

• TA II: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required. Starting at $16.50/hr.

• TA III: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) required. Starting at $16.50/hr.

  Additional Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education OR an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a Teacher Assistant Training program approved by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Hold a RI Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certificate relevant to the position OR have an individual professional development plan for achieving this requirement within 12 months of employment
• Ability to organize and plan activities
• Ability to establish warm, supportive relationships and provide a wide variety of stimulating and developmentally appropriate experiences for children
• Basic computer skills required for data input and use of email
• Knowledge of health, safety, and first aid
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work under the general supervision of the Teacher
• Successful completion of required pre-employment background screening
• Ability to provide documentation showing proof of all required medical clearances and immunizations

🌱 Why Join Children’s Friend?

At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.

🔒 Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage 
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance 
• Flex Spending Accounts 
• 12 Holidays 
• Competitive Vacation Benefits 
• Training and Professional Development 
• Education Assistance 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance