Lead Teacher

Bright Stars helps families in Rhode Island access QUALITY child care, early learning, and school-age programs.

We help child care providers learn about best practices in early learning and apply them to the care children receive.

We recognize program quality and give parents information to make choices about their children’s care and education.

Program Address:
9 New London Ave
West Warwick
RI
02893

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Position Description:
Prepares and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum/activities/varied and exciting centers/gross motor activities/ stories and songs of assigned group. Curriculum will be properly written in detail in the plan book on a 4 week basis, as designed by the educational coordinator. Classroom activities will be prepared and organized in folders for 2 weeks in advance.
Prepare a daily schedule and assume general responsibilities for the classroom. Supervise and actively participate in all daily activities. Arranging furniture and maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.
Responsible for accurate record keeping including attendance, daily reports, incident and accident reports, sign in sheets and log book.
Evaluates children with an observational checklist and conducts fair and accurate diagnostic testing, followed by parent-teacher conferences.
Serves as a model to supervise, observe and evaluate classroom assistant and aides, volunteers, and students.
Attend required staff meetings and is actively participating with 24 hours professional development per year.
Works alongside TA in the classroom and outdoor play. Supervise and actively participate in indoor and outdoor free play, bathroom, group time, project, play-doh, manipulative toys, centers and games.
Create a safe, warm, loving, accepting, happy, and creative learning environment.
Assist during breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Follow proper food safety procedures. Set up and clear away snack.
Assist with setting up cots for nap, assist during naptime and putting away cots after nap.
Maintain a clean and orderly classroom by washing surfaces and sweeping floors.
Assist the TA with the classroom environment, bulletin boards, art work, organizing centers, etc.
Relate to children and all adults in a courteous, respectful, and positive manner.
If the teacher is absent, the assistant teacher will assume the responsibilities of the teacher.
Administer tests, assessing progress, and preparing evaluations.

Qualifications:
CDA, Associates or BA in ECE
RIELDS trained
BCI and CANTS cleared
Mandatory health and safety training completed
Have a RISES account
Actively participating in PD and an affiliate with CELP
Be familiar with Bright stars and be Iter and Ecers trained
Be willing to participate in Learn

ERS or already did
Know DHS childcare licensing policies and procedures
CPR, First aid and fire extinguisher certified

How To Apply:
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Other Information:
Be an advocate for ECE
Cares for children and their well being
Engages with families and understands diversity
Be a team player
Willing to work in other areas of the center, be flexible
Know and stay within ratios
Be punctual, reliable, dependable
Follow dress code, be professional
Exercise confidentiality
Respect for others, communication with others
Works well under pressure, asks for help when needed
Follows employment policies and procedures
Does not use cell phone during work hours

Where Do Applicants Need to Apply?
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Bright Stars, Rhode Island’s Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement system, assists families in finding care and recognizes and supports quality in early care and education programs.