Early Childhood TA

SUMMARY:

The Per Diem Teacher Assistant is responsible for being on-call to assist the classroom teacher in supervising children to ensure their safety and well-being; providing instruction and facilitation to groups and individual children under the direction of the Teacher; and collaborating with the Teacher to assess the strengths and needs of children and design appropriate classroom activities.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Serve as per diem substitute teacher assistant to cover staff absences and maintain required student : teacher ratios. Assist teacher in any way possible, which may include, but is not necessarily limited to:
Plan activities for assigned groups or individual children. Implement the daily schedule as assigned. Decorate the room with bulletin boards, pictures, children's art work, and other hangings. Serve breakfast, lunches, and snacks. Help with materials and room clean-up and organization. Provide nurturing and supportive environment for children, using positive behavior interventions and preventative strategies to manage classroom behavior. Complete required number of training hours each year by attending local workshops and trainings.

Report any special needs or problems of individual children to the classroom teacher. Work with children who have special needs, supporting their developmental and behavioral characteristics. Report any cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect to Director, or make a direct call to DCYF( 1-800-RICHILD). Assist in supervising naptime, outdoor play and toileting. Follow a rotating work schedule of 8 hours (plus 30 min.

lunch) with the times the center is open (7:00 am – 5:30 pm). Performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma with some college credits in early childhood, Associates Degree, or CDA preferred.

At least 2 years early childhood experience Certificates, Licenses, Registrations -. Ability to work towards CPR & first aid certification

None

Pay Range: $18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

GHI-Providence-25 Danforth Street - 25 Danforth St. Providence, Rhode Island 02908

Work Type: 2:30-5:30 M-F

Work Shift:

Day

Daily

Hours:

4 hours

Driving

Required:

No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University:
Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's;
The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children;
Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services;
Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.