Co-Teacher-Early Head Start

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with your lead teacher to design engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and wonder
• Help little ones discover language, early literacy, math, science, and social studies through play and exploration
• Maintain a classroom that meets the highest quality standards (CLASS and ECERS/ITERS)
• Ensure every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn
• Support children's social-emotional growth using positive guidance techniques

• Build meaningful relationships with families through home visits and conferences
• Empower parents as their child's first teacher
• Create bridges between home and school that strengthen children's learning
• Conduct two home visits and two family conferences per child each year
• Participate in community recruitment events (some evenings/weekends)

• Collaborate with a supportive teaching team
• Pursue ongoing professional development (minimum 20 hours annually)
• Mentor teacher assistants and volunteers
• Work alongside specialists to support all children's needs
• Participate in Kids Connect therapeutic integration when applicable

Qualifications

• RI Department of Education teacher certification in Early Childhood Education, OR
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in ECE with 3 months supervised teaching experience, OR
• Bachelor's or Associate's in a related field with infant/toddler classroom experience

• Minimum 1 year working with infants and/or toddlers in a licensed childcare, Early Head Start, or Head Start setting
• Track record implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for ages 0-3
• Experience conducting child observations and assessments
• Demonstrated ability working with families and community partners

• Deep knowledge of early childhood development principles
• Collaborative spirit and team player mentality
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Flexibility to travel between program locations
• Physical ability to actively engage with young children (lifting, bending, floor play)
• Dedication to confidentiality and ethical standards

Benefits

• Subsidized medical and dental insurance (BCBSRI & Delta)
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan after one year
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program

• Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time)
• Full-year work schedule with school breaks

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Agency-paid training and continuing education
• Individual Professional Development Plan support

• Mileage reimbursement for travel between locations
• Collaborative, supportive work environment

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