This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibilities. Under the guidance of the Early Childhood Director/ Ed Coordinator and the Lead Teacher, the main responsibilities of the Teacher Assistant is to assist in planning, preparing and implementing the classroom curriculum using the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist in establishing a warm and professional rapport with all children and families in the classroom
- Assist in maintaining health and safety standards in the classroom
- Maintain accurate attendance records
- Ensure cleanliness of the classroom including counter tops, sinks and tables
- Greet families and children as they enter or exit the classroom and or building
- Support social and emotional development and positive guidance in the classroom
- Assist in designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the age of the children
- Assist in the documentation of children’s work
- Ensure appropriate active supervision of children at all times of day (especially in the bathroom and on the playground)
- Follow through with the daily lesson plans in the absence of the Lead Teacher
- Be familiar with DHS licensing regulations, and Family Handbook
- Participate in Family Engagement Activities run by the center
- Develop a yearly Professional Development Plan that is aligned to the RI Workforce Knowledge Competencies, which will include 20 hour of training in a related field.
- Participate in all staff trainings and parent/staff meetings and other mandatory or required meetings during the year.
- Complete the duties or provide coverage as assigned by the Ed Coordinator/Director of the program
- Daily schedule 8:30-5:30 Monday-Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
School type:
- Private school
Application Question(s):
- Available 8:30-5:30 Monday - Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- childcare center: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year childcare center experience
- Available to work 8:30 AM 5:30 PM Monday through Friday
- Familiarity with DHS licensing regulations and the Family Handbook
- Participate in all staff trainings and parent/staff meetings and complete 20 hours of related professional development annually
What We Do
The YMCA of Pawtucket is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services organization dedicated to promoting health, community, and personal growth. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through inclusive programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The organization focuses on three primary pillars: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, offering diverse programs across multiple branches, camps, and early learning centers.
