Job Description

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in all aspects of the classroom, including but not limited to, assessment, planning, and the preparation and implementation of daily activities. In the event the teacher is not present, the teacher assistant is required to take the teacher’s role.

WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

Per-diem/on-call position*

Evenings as needed

May be required to work at any CCAP location

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CDA or RI State Teacher Assistant Certificate, preferred.
• AA in Early Childhood, preferred.
• Early Childhood experience, preferred.
• Valid Driver's license and active vehicle insurance.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.
• Must have physical exam upon hire and proof of required immunizations
• CPR/First Aid Certificate upon hire or within 90 days

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise a classroom of up to 20 preschool children or 8 infant and toddlers.
• Maintain strict health and safety protocols and policies.
• Be aware of and comply with HS performance, RIELDS, and RIDE standards.
• Assist teacher in the Implementation of a research base curriculum with fidelity.
• Assist the teacher in individualizing for children using assessment data and IEP/IFSP.
• Utilize assessment tool through observation and documentation in collaboration with the teacher.
• Support effective social/emotional learning using Incredible Years and Conscious Discipline.
• Complete 2 home visits and 2 parent/teacher conferences per year.
• Attend all agency, full staff and education meetings.
• Attend in-service training and professional development opportunities to ensure completion of required hours.
• Maintain an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
• Participate in transition to kindergarten opportunities.
• Maintains good, positive, and effective working relationships with staff, families, and special educators.
• Responsible to report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect.
• Substitutes for the lead teacher as needed.
• Ensure the safety of all children in your care and actively supervise all children.
• Other duties as assigned.

CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.