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EARLY EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

Greater Providence YMCA

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Looking to start or grow your career in early childhood education ? The YMCA Mt Hope Childcare Center is hiring a Teaching Assistant (TA) to support a high-quality early learning classroom serving infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children, values teamwork, and wants hands-on experience in a licensed early childhood program. Schedule varies M-F between the hours of 8:15am and 5:30pm.

Position Summary

The Teaching Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. This role plays a key part in supporting children’s development through hands-on learning, positive relationships, and consistent care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Support lesson planning for both indoor and outdoor activities
  • Help conduct child observations and assessments
  • Maintain classroom environment aligned with ITERS/ECERS standards
  • Follow DCYF licensing regulations and BrightStars standards
  • Conduct daily health checks and maintain documentation
  • Track attendance and meal counts
  • Support daily routines and transitions
  • Communicate with families through daily or weekly updates
  • Ensure proper sign-in/sign-out procedures
  • Follow all health, safety, and emergency procedures
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
  • Attend required trainings and staff meetings
Qualifications
  • 18+ years old
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Interest in early childhood education or childcare
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Benefits & Perks
  • Free YMCA membership
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Flexible, part-time schedule
  • Opportunities for growth in early childhood education
  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Schedule varies M-F between the hours of 8:15am and 5:30pm.
Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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