Assistant Pre-K Teacher

Overview:
The sun does really shine bright at Sunshine Child Development Center! Thank you for your interest in our program. We are a proud high-quality Bright Star program offering education and early childhood development for children six weeks to five years old as well as an out of school time program for children attending the North Kingstown school district. We are in search of an Assistant Pre-K Teacher to join our growing team!
Assistant Teacher positions are full-time, full-year Monday through Friday, must be available within our hours of operation 6:30 AM-6PM. Full-time employees earn benefits that include:

• Health and Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Reduced Child Care Tuition
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement through TEACH RI
• Great Team Environment

Responsibilities:
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for all aspects of a particular age group/classroom, including, but not limited to:

• Creating a safe and nurturing environment
• Attending meetings
• Communicating positively with parents, children, and co-workers daily
• Work closely with other staff members to implement and oversee weekly curriculum
• Ensure equipment and facilities are clean, well maintained and safe always
• Teachers are responsible for the supervision of children at all times by sight and sound and maintaining the correct student/teacher ratio
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Education Requirements:

• Knowledge of RIELDS, NAEYC, BrightStars, and DCYF regulations preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent required

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum one (1) year experience working with children in the age group/classroom assigned and in a child care/early learning center
• Strong communication skills
• Positive team player
• Leadership skills
• Ability to attend meetings/trainings after normal business hours semi-annually

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be engaged in physical exercise with children such as walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting, etc.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Other Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17