LONG-TERM PRESCHOOL SUBSTITUTE at Tri-County Community Action Agency

Johnston, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Teamwork, Communication, Leadership, Creativity, Assessment, Curriculum Implementation, Child Observation, Documentation, Parent Teacher Conferences, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Social Support, Emotional Support, Developmentally Appropriate Activities, Rhode Island Early Learning Standards

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

LONG-TERM PRESCHOOL SUBSTITUTE Head Start Preschool Classroom Northern Region Full-time (35-40 Hours per week) Starting October and going through the end of the school year General Responsibility: Ensure a safe, healthy learning environment for children ages 3-5 years. Tri-County Community Action Agency is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic long-term preschool teacher from October through the end of the school year. Background knowledge in completing assessments, implementing curriculum tools, and understanding of the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards is a plus. Specific Responsibilities: Providing safe, healthy environment that is socially and emotionally supportive to children and their families. Assisting the Teacher Assistant, as directed, in conducting and planning daily, developmentally-appropriate activities for the children to support their school-readiness goals. The long-term preschool substitute would work alongside Teacher Assistant in completing education paperwork, conducting observations of children daily and documenting assessment data in a web-based data management system. The teaching team would also complete end-of-the-year Parent Teacher Conferences. Qualifications: At least 1-2 years of experience working with children of this age group (3-5 years). The qualified candidate will be required to possess an AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field. A current R.I. Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education is preferred, but not required. Knowledge of the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards preferred. Special Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age. CPR/First Aid Certified preferred. Must be able to work in a team environment with staff and families, be creative, and have good communication and leadership skills. Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the program. Competitive Benefit Package: We offer an excellent, competitive salary and benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, as well as a 403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match, Vacation, Sick, Holiday time and access to Agency-sponsored EAP services for employees and their families. Many training opportunities are available that include, but are not limited to various educational experiences, certificate programs, CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning. Tri-County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities. Application Process: Please visit our website at www.tricountyri.org [http://www.tricountyri.org/] to apply and view other current openings. Click on the Career Opportunities link on the bottom of the page. Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for children ages 3-5 years. Assist in planning and conducting developmentally appropriate activities to support school-readiness goals.