Head Start​/State Pre-K 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.

Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association

204 Warwick St, Woonsocket RI, 02895 Woonsocket RI 02895

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The Head Start/State Pre-K Teacher is responsible for supporting the mission of WHSCDA by carrying out assigned duties with professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to high-quality services. This position contributes to the overall success of the program through collaboration, adherence to regulations, and a shared responsibility for supervision and safety.

Include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out assigned responsibilities in alignment with organizational policies, procedures, and program goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC Accreditation Standards, Rhode Island Department of Human Services (RI DHS) regulations, and other relevant state and federal requirements.
• Implement practices that promote health, safety, and well-being of children, families, and staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation as required by funding sources, licensing entities, and agency procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and community partners.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development activities as required.
• Communicate concerns, incidents, and needs promptly through appropriate channels.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts within the program.
• Ability to perform job duties that may include standing, sitting, bending, lifting (50 lbs.), and engaging with children.

• Responsible for supporting the professional development of assigned Assistant Teacher by
• Facilitating the development of professional competencies of the Assistant Teacher
• Completing an accurate yearly evaluation to assess Assistant Teacher’s skill level
• Assist Assistant Teacher in identifying professional development goals based on observations and evaluations of performance
• Attend meetings, professional development opportunities, and other trainings as appropriate. Must attend all professional development opportunities when it is mandated by funding sources, licensing or accreditation authorities
• Assist with breaks and other classroom needs as requested
• Other duties as assigned based on agency need.

• Provide a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children while they are under agency care (classroom, hallways, outdoor play area, field trips).
• Promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children.
• Encourage family involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Develop individual goals for children as well as providing on-going assessments regarding progress.

• Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements (RI Department of Education, RI Department of Children, Youth and Families, National Academy of Early Childhood Programs licensing and accreditation standards and regulation, Rhode Island Early Learning Standards and Head Start Performance Standards)
• Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in their Individualized Education Plans (IEP’S) for children ages 3 and up or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP’s) for children under 3 years of age
• Assess individual and…