Preschool Assistant Teacher Pre-K (Ages 45)
Location: Tiverton RI
Employer: Sakonnet Early Learning Center
Build Your Career in Early Childhood Education Join a Center That Has Served the Tiverton Community for 40 Years
Sakonnet Early Learning Center is hiring a motivated and caring Preschool Assistant Teacher to support our Pre-K (45-year-old) classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for early childhood professionals seeking a stable supportive and growth-focused environment where play-based learning school readiness and social-emotional development are at the heart of the program.
If you are passionate about working with young children collaborating with educators and helping prepare students for kindergarten we encourage you to apply.
Position Overview
The Preschool Assistant Teacher partners with the Lead Teacher to deliver engaging developmentally appropriate instruction and to support daily classroom operations. This role plays an essential part in creating a safe inclusive and nurturing learning environment that promotes curiosity independence and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Teacher with daily instruction and classroom activities for Pre-K students
- Support learning experiences in literacy math science STEM/STEAM art sensory play and hands-on exploration
- Help implement Creative Curriculum lesson plans and thematic units
- Set up and maintain classroom learning centers and instructional materials
- Promote social-emotional learning positive behavior and cooperative play
- Observe and support childrens developmental progress and assist with documentation for portfolios and family communication
- Communicate with families through the centers parent engagement application (training provided)
- Maintain a clean organized and safe classroom in compliance with RIDHS child care licensing standards
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining required ratios
- Provide classroom coverage and float between classrooms when needed
- Participate in team meetings professional development and required training
Required & Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- CDA RIELDS coursework or early childhood education training preferred
- Experience working with preschool-age children in a child care center preschool camp or similar setting
- Strong teamwork communication and classroom support skills
- Patient dependable and enthusiastic about play-based and child-centered learning
- Comfort using digital parent communication platforms is a plus
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Compensation & Benefits
- Weekly pay and a competitive benefits package
- Paid vacation paid time off and 12 paid holidays
- Health insurance support
- Employee childcare discounts
- Ongoing professional development mentoring and coaching
- Exposure to Creative Curriculum SEL practices STEM/STEAM learning and Reggio- or Montessori-inspired approaches
- Supportive collaborative workplace that values educator well-being
Why Join Sakonnet Early Learning Center
For more than 40 years Sakonnet Early Learning Center has been a trusted provider of high-quality early childhood education in Tiverton. Our educators are supported respected and encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
Apply Today
If you are searching for a rewarding Preschool Assistant Teacher position in Tiverton RI and want to grow your career in early childhood education we invite you to apply and join our Pre-K teaching team.
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