Program Name:
Academy for Little Children- West Warwick
Program Address:
10 James P Murphy Ind Hwy
West Warwick
RI
02893
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Position Description:
Are you looking for a fun, rewarding career in Early Childhood Education? We are looking for dedicated, reliable, and motivated people with a passion for working with children at our West Warwick center – located on the West Warwick/East Greenwich/Coventry line. Full Time positions are available.
Who We Are:
The purpose of The Academy for Little Children is to provide high quality responsive care and a learning environment for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 10 years old. We offer an educational program based upon developmentally appropriate practices in order to help the children develop a strong foundation and gain a positive attitude toward learning. We focus on the children’s cognitive, socioemotional and physical growth in order to promote an integrated and effective approach to learning. We maintain a warm, loving environment to instill in the children that this is a place where they can trust, be happy and feel secure.
What You Will Do:
As a teacher at The Academy for Little Children, you will join a family of educators dedicated to helping each child succeed. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Supervising and interacting with children
Cleaning/Sanitizing/Disinfecting
Maintaining teacher-child ratios
Diaper changing and potty-training assistance when needed
Forming partnerships with co-workers and families
Monthly teacher trainings & ongoing professional development
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Qualifications:
What You Will Bring:
Everyone has their own unique talents, individual areas of strength, background, and personality, and we strongly encourage our teachers to utilize these traits to help themselves, other teachers – and most importantly, the children – succeed. With that in mind, we do have the following requirements and preferences for applicants:
At least a High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Experience working with children is a plus, but not required
Knowledge of the RIELDS is a plus, but not required
How To Apply:
Please email your resume to director.ww@a4lc.net and edco.ww@a4lc.net
Other Information:
What You Will Get:
Here at The Academy for Little Children, we always strive to foster a positive atmosphere. We know this can be a stressful career field, but we are one big teaching family and support each other as such. Teachers at the Academy receive:
Sponsorship for CCRI’s RI Early Childhood Education and Training Program (RIECETP) & Rhode Island’s T.E.A.C.H. program
Assistance with navigating through ongoing professional development opportunities
On-the-job training and guidance
Yearly evaluations and appraisals
Team building and morale boosting staff events & outings
Where Do Applicants Need to Apply?
Please email your resume to director.ww@a4lc.net and edco.ww@a4lc.net
