🍎 We're Hiring: Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistants! Multiple Shifts Available!! Location: 621 Dexter Street, Central Falls, RI Reports To: Child Development Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, or 9:00am-5:30pm) Salary: $16.00 to $17.00 Hourly Do you have a passion for working with young children and supporting families? Children’s Friend is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant to join our Head Start team. In this rewarding role, you’ll work alongside the Infant/Toddler Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for children from birth to age three. You’ll help implement engaging curriculum, support children’s individual development, partner with families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a collaborative, mission-driven environment committed to strengthening children, families, and communities. 🌟 What You'll Do: As an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant, you will work closely with the classroom teacher and program staff to provide high-quality early education and care while supporting the individual needs of children and families. Key responsibilities include: • Assist the teacher in developing and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum based on best practices • Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that meets DCYF licensing requirements and Early Head Start education performance standards • Observe children daily and report any health or developmental concerns that may require attention • Document children’s emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development through progress notes, assessments, screenings, and electronic data systems • Build warm, supportive relationships with children and families • Collaborate with teachers, family development staff, and health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities professionals to support each child’s individual needs • Participate in family/staff conferences and assist with preparation through ongoing communication and care coordination • Participate in home-based services and family engagement activities as required by program guidelines • Support positive classroom guidance strategies and work collaboratively with the teacher to address classroom challenges • Participate actively in agency meetings, program meetings, committees, supervision, and professional development opportunities • Complete required child-development training, including 30 hours during the first year and 24 hours of ongoing professional development annually • Promote an inclusive classroom environment and interact respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and community members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences • Support outreach and community engagement efforts • Perform other duties as assigned 📚 What You Bring: • High School Diploma required • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred • Experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children preferred • Ability to organize and plan activities and provide a variety of stimulating, developmentally appropriate experiences for children • Ability to establish warm, responsive, and supportive relationships with children and families • Basic computer skills, including email and electronic data entry • Fluency in English and Spanish preferred • Knowledge of health, safety, and first aid practices • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when working with staff, families, and visitors • Strong outreach and community engagement skills • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds • Ability to meet all required DCYF licensing and program standards • Successful completion of required pre-employment background screening • Ability to provide documentation demonstrating required medical clearance and immunizations 🤝 Why Children’s Friend? We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect, and we believe in empowering our staff with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed. As an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant, you’ll be part of a collaborative team where your contributions make a direct difference in the lives of young children and their families. Whether you’re beginning your career in early childhood education or looking to grow your skills in a supportive environment, Children’s Friend provides opportunities for professional development and continued learning. 🛡️ Equal Opportunity Employer We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following: • Competitive salaries • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan • Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance • Flex Spending Accounts • 12 Holidays • Competitive Vacation Benefits • Training and Professional Development • Education Assistance • Student Loan Repayment Assistance