Paraeducator - School to Work - Full Time

Teacher Assistant- Aftercare
Department: Head Start

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Newport - Chafee Head Start

Reporting To: Angela Musco

Compensation: $17.50 - $21.00 / hour

Description
Make an Impact in Early Childhood Education Every Afternoon

If you’re passionate about supporting young learners and creating a safe, engaging environment where children can thrive, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to do just that. As an Aftercare Teacher Assistant, you’ll play a key role in shaping positive daily experiences for preschool-aged children while supporting families and classroom teams.

Job Description

The Aftercare Teacher Assistant supports afternoon programming for preschool children enrolled in Pre‑K and Head Start. This role focuses on maintaining a structured, nurturing environment that promotes children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth.

Working on-site at our Head Start locations, this position ensures appropriate supervision, contributes to classroom management, and helps create a welcoming space where children feel safe and supported after the school day.

Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities

Plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for children

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment

Supervise children at all times and ensure required staff‑to‑child ratios are met

Support classroom and playground organization, cleanliness, and readiness

Complete supervision tracking and required documentation

Communicate with families at pick‑up, sharing key updates about each child’s day

Core Responsibilities

Complete required reports, including incident, illness, and communication documentation

Participate in assigned trainings and ongoing professional development

Attend in‑service sessions to stay aligned with program standards and best practices

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills

Strong ability to build positive relationships with young children and families

Effective classroom management and supervision skills

Clear communication and collaboration skills

Organized and detail‑oriented, especially with documentation

Flexible, dependable, and team‑focused approach

Positive, patient, and engaging attitude

Education and Credentials

High School Diploma or GED required

Preschool CDA or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

Experience

Experience working with preschool-aged children

Familiarity with classroom environments and child supervision practices

Knowledge

Solid understanding of early childhood development

Knowledge of Head Start programs and childcare licensing regulations is a plus

Certifications

CDA credential preferred

Pediatric CPR and First Aid required (training provided if needed)

Benefits
Full‑time employees working 30-40 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days

Tuition reimbursement and agency‑supported training opportunities

Life insurance and employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts and mileage reimbursement

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