Preschool Teacher (Early Learning Center) at Meeting Street

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Child Development, Data Collection, Observation, Accreditation Support, Licensing Compliance, Supervision, Emotional Growth Facilitation, Social Growth Facilitation, Developmental Growth Facilitation, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Full-time employees receive: Competitive Pay Generous PTO 13 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for a Preschool Teacher for 40 hours per week. Duties: Provides a classroom that is safe, welcoming and reflects the student’s family, culture and community. Facilitates interactions among children to provide opportunities for emotional, social and developmental growth. Creates and implements a curriculum that promotes diversity and active learning by providing a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences, making appropriate accommodations and modifications as necessary using RI Early Learning Development Standards as guidance. Assigns, monitors, addresses and evaluates teacher assistants, volunteers, Interns and student’s duties and responsibilities and assists in their development as early childhood professionals. Monitors the developmental progress of each child through observation and data collection using Teaching Strategies Gold or other data collecting software as necessary. Uses such data to inform and develop curriculum. Actively participates in and supports efforts to maintain NAEYC accreditation, Brightstars quality rating, RI Department of Human Services (DHS) and RI Department of Education licensing regulations. Always Maintains supervision of children (indoor/outdoor) using licensing ratios and headcounts every 15 minutes. Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, transfer and promote employees, and to ensure that all other employment practices (i.e. salary and benefits administration, education and training programs, and social and recreational programs) are administered without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin or ancestry, legally recognized disability, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, military status, socioeconomic background, homelessness or any other characteristic or category protected by law. It is also our policy to protect employees and applicants from any coercion, retaliation or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in any investigation pursuant to the equal opportunity laws. Learn more about us at https://www.meetingstreet.org Requirements Must have an Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, or in a related field with experience and 24 early childhood course credits. 2+ years’ experience caring for children under age 5 preferred. RIELDS Foundations 9 Domains & Guiding Principles and both RIELDS Preschool Classrooms: Instructional Cycle & Curriculum and Planning; or willingness to obtain certifications within the first year of employment. ECERS training or willingness to complete the courses within the first nine (9) months of employment. Valid CPR and First Aid training/certification. Inclusive childcare setting. Diaper, toilet and assist children with feeding and dressing. Sit, stand, and walk continuously during the workday. Bend, stoop and squat continuously. Kneel and reach above shoulder level occasionally. Lift, transfer, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds independently or up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another staff member or adaptive equipment frequently. Hours for the position: Monday - Friday; 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Responsibilities

The teacher will provide a safe and welcoming classroom environment that reflects student culture and facilitates emotional, social, and developmental growth through interactions. Duties include creating and implementing a curriculum based on RI Early Learning Development Standards and supervising support staff and volunteers.