Teacher Assistant The Academy for Little Children Lincoln, RI Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid time off On-the-job training Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Training program Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Cleaning Teaching Time management

Full Job Description Who We Are:

The purpose of The Academy for Little Children is to provide high quality responsive care and a learning environment for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 10 years old. We offer an educational program based upon developmentally appropriate practices in order to help the children develop a strong foundation and gain a positive attitude toward learning. We focus on the children's cognitive, socioemotional and physical growth in order to promote an integrated and effective approach to learning. We maintain a warm, loving environment to instill in the children that this is a place where they can trust, be happy and feel secure.

What You Will Do:

As a teaching assistant at The Academy for Little Children, you will join a family of educators dedicated to helping each child succeed. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Supervising and interacting with children Cleaning/Sanitizing/Disinfecting Maintaining teacher-child ratios Diaper changing and potty-training assistance when needed Forming partnerships with co-workers and families Monthly teacher trainings & ongoing professional development

What You Will Bring:

Everyone has their own unique talents, individual areas of strength, background, and personality, and we strongly encourage our teachers to utilize these traits to help themselves, other teachers - and most importantly, the children - succeed. With that in mind, we do have the following requirements and preferences for applicants: At least a High School Diploma or equivalent (Required) Experience working with children is a plus, but not required Knowledge of the RIELDS is a plus, but not required

What You Will Get:

Here at The Academy for Little Children, we always strive to foster a positive atmosphere. We know this can be a stressful career field, but we are one big teaching family and support each other as such.

Teachers at the Academy receive:

Sponsorship for Rhode Island's

T.E.A.C.H.

program & CCRI's RI Early Childhood Education and Training Program (RIECETP) Assistance with navigating through ongoing professional development opportunities On-the-job training and guidance Yearly evaluations and appraisals Team building and morale boosting staff events & outings

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance

Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person