🌟 we're hiring
Pre-K teacher assistant!
Location
- Providence,
- RI
- Reports To:
- Child
- Development
- Supervisor
- Employment
- Type:
- Full-Time (Monday -
- Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm)
Salary
$16.62-$18.50 Hourly
Do you love working with children and want to make a meaningful impact in their lives? Join the team at Children’s Friend as a Teacher Assistant, where you’ll help provide a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment for young learners in one of our Preschool Classrooms!
🧩 what you’ll do
- Assist the classroom teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Support children’s learning and development through active engagement and guidance
- Conduct daily health observations and maintain accurate child progress documentation
- Help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children and families
- Attend parent-teacher conferences and home visits, supporting family engagement
- Participate in professional development, team meetings, and coaching sessions
- Support integration of services across home, classroom, and community settings
🧠 what you bring
We’re hiring for multiple Teacher Assistant levels
TA I: High school diploma or equivalent required. Starting at $16.00/hr.
TA II: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required. Starting at $16.50/hr.
TA
III: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) required. Starting at $16.50/hr.
Additional Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education OR an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a Teacher Assistant Training program approved by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Hold a RI Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certificate relevant to the position OR have an individual professional development plan for achieving this requirement within 12 months of employment
- Ability to organize and plan activities
- Ability to establish warm, supportive relationships and provide a wide variety of stimulating and developmentally appropriate experiences for children
- Basic computer skills required for data input and use of email
- Knowledge of health, safety, and first aid
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work under the general supervision of the Teacher
- Successful completion of required pre-employment background screening
- Ability to provide documentation showing proof of all required medical clearances and immunizations
🌱 why join children’s friend?
At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.
🔒 equal opportunity employer
We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.
- Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
- Medical Dental and Vision coverage
- Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
- Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 12 Holidays
- Competitive Vacation Benefits
- Training and Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
