Teacher Assistant *per diem at Comprehensive Community Action

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Supervision, Health and Safety Protocols, Curriculum Implementation, Individualized Education Plans, Assessment Tools, Social Emotional Learning, Home Visits, Parent Teacher Conferences, Professional Development, Transition to Kindergarten, Child Abuse Reporting, Effective Communication, Team Collaboration, Flexibility, Bilingual Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services. JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in all aspects of the classroom, including but not limited to, assessment, planning, and the preparation and implementation of daily activities. In the event the teacher is not present, the teacher assistant is required to take the teacher’s role. WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS: Part-time, per diem and evenings as needed. Due to the nature and responsibility of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the children and families and may be required to work at evening events. May be required to work at any CCAP location. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise a classroom of up to 20 preschool children or 8 infant and toddlers. Maintain strict health and safety protocols and policies. Be aware of and comply with HS performance, RIELDS, and RIDE standards. Assist teacher in the Implementation of a research base curriculum with fidelity. Assist the teacher in individualizing for children using assessment data and IEP/IFSP. Utilize assessment tool through observation and documentation in collaboration with the teacher. Support effective social/emotional learning using Incredible Years and Conscious Discipline. Complete 2 home visits and 2 parent/teacher conferences per year. Attend all agency, full staff and education meetings. Attend in-service training and professional development opportunities to ensure completion of required hours. Maintain an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). Participate in transition to kindergarten opportunities. Maintains good, positive, and effective working relationships with staff, families, and special educators. Responsible to report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect. Substitutes for the lead teacher as needed. Ensure the safety of all children in your care and actively supervise all children. Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: CDA or RI State Teacher Assistant Certificate; preferred AA in Early Childhood; preferred Early Childhood experience; preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish; preferred Complete all required background checks Must have physical exam upon hire Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations CPR/First Aid Certificate upon hire or within 90 days Our Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 13 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees. CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Responsibilities

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in all aspects of the classroom, including assessment, planning, and daily activities. They must supervise children, maintain safety protocols, and support the teacher in implementing a research-based curriculum.