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Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association
Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association - Woonsocket, Rhode Island Job Details
Job ID:
5938860
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
BASIC PURPOSE
To provide for coverage absences of classroom staff
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide back-up support to assigned classrooms, rotating between centers / classrooms as necessary. Children range from 6 weeks to 5 years.
- Assist classroom staff implement the daily educational program for children.
- Encourage and foster open communication with parents
- Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other training sessions as requested by Head Teacher, to learn agency objectives and philosophy as well as specific job skills.
- Share information about children and families appropriately, always ensuring confidentiality.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor.
Specific Job Components
- To provide for coverage absences of classroom staff; to provide direct care to the children in the
extended day program.
- Must be First Aid and CPR certified
Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle.
- Must be able to travel between centers on short notice.
Supervision and Safety
- Supervision is everyone's responsibility. All staff are expected to actively supervise children at
all times, anticipate and prevent hazards, and take immediate action to ensure safety.
- Report safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, and policy violations in accordance with
agency procedures.
Professional Expectations
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and cultural responsiveness.
- Follow the organization's Code of Conduct and ethical standards.
- Represent the organization positively in all interactions.
Position Type:
Full-time