Teacher Assistant

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Providence, RI, US

Something new is growing in Manton Heights, and you can grow with it! Join the YMCA of Greater Providence as a Teacher Assistant at our newest early learning center. Support young learners, partner with our Lead Teachers, and build your career in early education from day one. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. ¡Te estamos buscando!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher and Teacher in the care and learning of children within the classroom.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with RI Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS), Developmental Standards, and YMCA policies.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher and Teacher to prepare and deliver lesson plans for indoor and outdoor activities.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of children’s progress, document findings, and review with the Lead Teacher and Teacher.
• Incorporate Y Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) Standards into daily routines through positive role modeling.
• Maintain classroom learning centers per ECERS Environmental Rating Scale standards.
• Provide daily communication to families, including updates on children’s activities and progress.
• Ensure compliance with RI DHS regulations for sign-in/out procedures and maintain accurate attendance and meal reports.
• Conduct daily health checks, document findings, and follow all health, safety, and emergency protocols.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment by building supportive relationships with children and families.
• Communicate professionally, modeling YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and workplace environment.
• Support and participate in special events and parent/family-oriented activities.
• Serve daily snacks/meals following child nutrition program guidelines and maintain related documentation.
• Serve as a positive role model by maintaining a professional appearance, ensuring clear identification as YMCA staff, and upholding a demeanor that positively represents the organization.

LEADERSHIP

COMPETENCIES:

Engaging Community- Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Inclusion- Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as cultural competence.

Communication & Influence - Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

Emotional Maturity - Demonstrates ability…