Teacher Assistant part-time Pre-K - East Bay Community Action Program

EBCAP is offering a two-step sign-on bonus totaling $1000 for external applicants.

This is a part-time (25-hour/week) position. Work in the afternoon (11:30 am-5:00 pm), year-round, (52 weeks) with a group of Pre-K children in after-school childcare. EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma/GED and RI Department of Education Certificate of Completion of Teacher Assistant Training, OR
• Child Development Associate (CDA) OR
• Six college credit hours in ECE coursework OR
• Ability to achieve a CDA OR six college credit hours in ECE coursework within 2 years from date of hire
• Bachelors or Associate in ECE or a related field, OR
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of child development, a desire to teach and nurture young children, and a desire to learn and develop new skills as an early education professional. College students looking for experience working with young children are encouraged to apply.

Under the direction and supervision of an Education Coordinator, the teacher assistant/float will work with a classroom team of professionals to provide a supportive classroom environment, assist in classroom activities and ensure that children are always supervised.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at East Bay Community Action Program.

EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.