Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant

 We're Hiring: Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistants! Opening & Closing Shifts Available!!

Location: Providence, RI
Reports To: Child Development Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm, 9:00am-5:30pm)

Salary: $16.00 to $17.00 Hourly

Do you have a passion for working with young children and supporting families? Children’s Friend is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant to join our Head Start team.

In this rewarding role, you’ll work alongside the Infant/Toddler Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for children from birth to age three. You’ll help implement engaging curriculum, support children’s individual development, partner with families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a collaborative, mission-driven environment committed to strengthening children, families, and communities.

What You'll Do:

As an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant, you will work closely with the classroom teacher and program staff to provide high-quality early education and care while supporting the individual needs of children and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist the teacher in developing and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum based on best practices
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that meets DCYF licensing requirements and Early Head Start education performance standards
• Observe children daily and report any health or developmental concerns that may require attention
• Document children’s emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development through progress notes, assessments, screenings, and electronic data systems
• Build warm, supportive relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with teachers, family development staff, and health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities professionals to support each child’s individual needs
• Participate in family/staff conferences and assist with preparation through ongoing communication and care coordination
• Participate in home-based services and family engagement activities as required by program guidelines
• Support positive classroom guidance strategies and work collaboratively with the teacher to address classroom challenges
• Participate actively in agency meetings, program meetings, committees, supervision, and professional development opportunities
• Complete required child-development training, including 30 hours during the first year and 24 hours of ongoing professional development annually
• Promote an inclusive classroom environment and interact respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and community members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences
• Support outreach and community engagement efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children preferred
• Ability to organize and plan activities and provide a variety of stimulating, developmentally appropriate experiences for children
• Ability to establish warm, responsive, and supportive relationships with children and families
• Basic computer skills, including email and electronic data entry
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of health, safety, and first aid practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when working with staff, families, and visitors
• Strong outreach and community engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to meet all required DCYF licensing and program standards
• Successful completion of required pre-employment background screening
• Ability to provide documentation demonstrating required medical clearance and immunizations

Why Children’s Friend?

We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect, and we believe in empowering our staff with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed. As an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant, you’ll be part of a collaborative team where your contributions make a direct difference in the lives of young children and their families.

Whether you’re beginning your career in early childhood education or looking to grow your skills in a supportive environment, Children’s Friend provides opportunities for professional development and continued learning.

️ Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Competitive salaries
• 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