What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACHER ASSISTANT position at Greater Providence YMCA?
Position Summary
Looking to start or grow your career in early childhood education? The YMCA Mt Hope Childcare Center is hiring a Teaching Assistant (TA) to support a high-quality early learning classroom serving infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children, values teamwork, and wants hands-on experience in a licensed early childhood program. Schedule varies M-F between the hours of 8:15am and 5:30pm.
Position SummaryThe Teaching Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. This role plays a key part in supporting children’s development through hands-on learning, positive relationships, and consistent care.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Support lesson planning for both indoor and outdoor activities
- Help conduct child observations and assessments
- Maintain classroom environment aligned with ITERS/ECERS standards
- Follow DCYF licensing regulations and BrightStars standards
- Conduct daily health checks and maintain documentation
- Track attendance and meal counts
- Support daily routines and transitions
- Communicate with families through daily or weekly updates
- Ensure proper sign-in/sign-out procedures
- Follow all health, safety, and emergency procedures
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
- Attend required trainings and staff meetings
- 18 years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Interest in early childhood education or childcare
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Free YMCA membership
- Paid training and professional development
- Flexible, part-time schedule
- Opportunities for growth in early childhood education
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Salary : $17