Early Childhood Substitute Teacher Assistant

Early Childhood Substitute Teacher Assistant Join our highly qualified early childhood team at the Office of Children, Youth, and Learning, a department of the Town of Cumberland! Location: 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Suite 2, Cumberland, RI 02864 Status: Executive Staff, Non-Union, Part-time, Seasonal Employee of the Town of Cumberland Job Title: Early Childhood Substitute Teacher Assistant Reports to: OCYL Early Childhood Education Coordinator, Lori Beauregard Hours: Part‑time, as needed, Monday – Friday for Literacy and Number Sense classes in the mornings, and/or seasonal, afternoon lunch and/or classes until 1:30 pm. Examples: Summer (July 6‑31): 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM. School Year, 8:45 am–11:45 am or 9 AM–12 PM; lunch coverage 11:30 am–12:15 pm, and/or afternoon class from 12:30 pm–1:30 pm. Wages: Afternoon seasonal classes: $40.50 per class Job Description: Support a lead teacher in a classroom setting with children ages 3‑4 or 4‑5. Substitutes embody our early childhood philosophy: OCYL’s unique early childhood classes are joyful, dynamic, skills‑based, and developmentally appropriate, with play as a key ingredient for learning. Duties and Responsibilities: Literacy, Number Sense & Seasonal Classes: Help set up classroom centers, snacks, and materials for class before and during classes. Supervise students and attendance at drop‑off and pick‑up. Help students and late‑comers transition to class. Participate and redirect students during circle time or other group activity. Actively engage with students during the entire class, redirecting behavior as needed. Communicate continually with the Lead Teacher to ensure the safety and well‑being of all students and take over the class if the Lead Teacher leaves the room. Know where every child is in the classroom, bathroom, lunch area, when transitioning, and during dismissal. Clean tables, put the classroom back in order, gather materials for the next day, stack chairs, and sweep or vacuum when necessary. Lunch Facilitation: Supervise students in the bathroom before lunch. Facilitate a healthy approach to eating and healthy habits. Transition students to the next teacher. More details upon orientation. Demonstrate our philosophy: joyful, supportive & dynamic interaction with children. Support all children during self‑guided discovery, construction of knowledge and development of skills. Support each child’s individual development of language, cognition, social/emotional, and motor skills. Responsible for supporting a safe and nurturing environment. Nurture each child’s potential through positive, developmentally appropriate interactions that promote self‑confidence and motivation to learn. Professionalism in the classroom with students, teachers, administration, and during family interactions. Qualifications, Education, and Experience: Teacher Assistant Certification from a state‑approved program or Early Childhood Teacher Certification Early Childhood classroom experience Legal authorization to work in the United States Submit an approved background check Reliable transportation How to apply: Individuals seeking consideration for this position should send a cover letter and resume to the Early Childhood Education Coordinator, Lori Beauregard at View email address on click.appcast.io The Town of Cumberland is an ADA/AA/EOE EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr Cumberlandri