Job detail
Teacher Assistant
Children's Friend
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/6/2026
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Salary
$16 - $17 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The teacher assistant will assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum while providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for young learners. They are also responsible for conducting health observations, maintaining child progress documentation, and supporting family engagement through conferences and home visits.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold at least a high school diploma, with preferences for a child development associate credential or an associate's degree in early childhood education. Additionally, applicants should have 1-3 years of experience working with children and the physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
high schoolprofessional certificateassociate degreeCommunicationDocumentationBilingualData entryTeam collaborationSafety complianceCurriculum planningChild developmentFamily engagementClassroom managementEarly childhood educationHealth observation
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Medical coverage
- Disability insurance
- Education assistance
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Professional development
- Student loan repayment assistance
- 403(b) plan
- Vacation benefits
- Flex spending accounts