Lead Teacher, Toddler at JEWISH ALLIANCE OF GREATER RHODE ISLAND

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Child Development Knowledge, Curriculum Development, Assessment Skills, Parent Communication, Professional Development, Classroom Management, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Self-Motivation, Judaic Knowledge, Rhode Island Early Learning Standards, DHS Regulations

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Providence , RI 02906 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services New Hire Incentive – Extra Float Days! As a special incentive, newly hired Early Childhood Educators will also receive: +1 additional float day upon hire to be used after 90 days of successful employment. Because starting a new job is exciting and a little extra time off down the road is always a bonus! As a Lead Teacher, Toddler you are responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in your care, which may include infants, toddlers and/or preschool age children. The Lead Teacher is also responsible for developing a partnership with families and communicating with them regularly. This position also provides supervision and support to assistant teachers, classroom floats and volunteers. Responsibilities: Develop weekly plans, and implement age appropriate curriculum (lesson plans) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children ‘s development aligned with school values statement Perform on-going developmental assessment of children Provide care to all children by adapting daily routines and plans to the interest and needs of the individual child and the group Plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the class, including storage, organization and cleanliness Communicate progress and/or concerns with parents and Director regularly, including two parent/teacher conferences each year Maintain a continuing dialogue with the teaching team about child growth and classroom environment Report all classroom concerns to Director in a timely manner Maintain accurate, complete and timely records including attendance, injury report and classroom meal counts Assist in purchasing of class supplies, according to individual classroom budgets in line with the environmental rating scales and in conjunction with Director Participate in professional development according to DHS and NAEYC regulations Participate in school social and family education programs and meetings, as well as larger organizational programs and trainings, as needed, including monthly staff meetings Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated experience with the Alliance’s core values and a clear commitment to them Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community Working knowledge of the growth and development of young children and ability to utilize this information in the classroom Strong written and oral communications skills Ability to set priorities and handle multiple projects. Strong organizational skills Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including occasional nights and weekends Ability to work closely with others in a team environment and effectively interact with all levels of management, parents and volunteers Education/Experience Requirements: Must have or willingness to obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification A minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college higher; Bachelor’s Degree preferred At least 3 years prior experience teaching in an early childhood center or classroom setting Judaic knowledge or willingness to acquire Understanding of Rhode Island Early Learning Standards, DHS, BrightStars, and NAEYC, or willingness to acquire Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time. Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Teacher, you are responsible for the academic and social-emotional growth of children in your care. You will develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and maintain communication with families.