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CHILD, Inc. is seeking Full-Time Preschool Teachers. School Year and Full Year positions available.
CHILD, Inc. is a private, non-profit early education and care program providing comprehensive services and supports to low-income families with children six weeks to five years in Kent County, RI including: Head Start, Early Head Start, RI Pre-K, Extended Day Child Care, and Mental Health Services. Interested candidates must be available and flexible to work at any one of our four locations.
Responsibilities:
- Follow philosophy, policies and procedures of CHILD, Inc.
- Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, punctuality and dependable attendance.
- Demonstrate respect for diverse family practices, languages, cultures and traditions.
- Demonstrate strengths-based partnerships with families to support children’s school readiness.
- Demonstrate acceptance of all children, and support an inclusive learning environment.
- Assure for the health and safety of all children.
- Utilize knowledge of child development and early learning to provide responsive, supportive and engaging interactions.
- Prepare and implement curriculum plans to facilitate school readiness outcomes.
- Conduct ongoing child assessment practices to monitor development and learning, and inform teaching practices.
- Conduct home visits and family conferences, after hours as needed.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and in-service trainings during and after hours, including college-level courses, as required.
Additional Requirements:
- Minimum of Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field, with approved/equivalent coursework. Transcripts will be required.
- Strong knowledge of research-based indicators of high-quality practices and systems in the field of early childhood. Professional references will be verified.
- Demonstrated experience in early education and care setting, with strong verbal and written communication skills and proficient computer skills. Professional references will be verified.
- Appropriate RIELDS certificate(s), or ability to obtain. Copy will be required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and community partners.
- Ability to problem solve, handle crises, and function independently.
- Valid RI driver’s license and an insured vehicle. Proof of insurance will be required.
- Knowledge of The Creative Curriculum highly preferred.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate assessment practices highly preferred.
- Bilingual candidates strongly urged to apply.
Benefits:
- Full individual health and dental coverage for full time employees. Family coverage is available through payroll deduction.
- Eligible to participate in CHILD, Inc.’s 403(b) Individual Supplemental Retirement Annuity Program.
- Group Retirement Annuity Plan with no required employee match.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
- Mileage Reimbursement
Job Type: 40 hours; Full Year/52 weeks or School Year/44 weeks
Starting Hourly Wage: Starting at $28.36 an hour, competitive salary commensurate with experience
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To apply for this job email your details to aoconnell@childincri.org