Lead Teacher Preschool

Our Mission

BrightStars helps families in Rhode Island access QUALITY child care, early learning, and school-age programs. We help child care providers learn about best practices in early learning and apply them to the care children receive. We recognize program quality and give parents information to make choices about their children’s care and education.

Lead Teacher Preschool

Program Name:
STEAM Boat Academy

Program Address:
865 Waterman Ave
East Providence
RI
02914

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Position Description:

Preschool Teacher

About Us
We are a STEAM-focused daycare committed to helping children learn through science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. Our goal is to encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, confidence, and social-emotional growth in every child.

Position Summary
We are looking for a caring, reliable, and energetic Preschool Teacher to join our team. The Preschool Teacher will create a positive classroom environment, plan age-appropriate lessons, and support children’s learning through hands-on STEAM activities, play-based learning, and daily routines.

Responsibilities

Create and implement engaging preschool lessons that include STEAM-based activities.

Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.

Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, outdoor play, rest time, and transitions.

Encourage creativity, independence, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Communicate professionally with parents, families, and staff.

Observe and document children’s progress, behavior, and development.

Follow all daycare policies, licensing regulations, health, and safety procedures.

Assist with classroom setup, cleaning, materials preparation, and daily reports.

Work as part of a team with other teachers, assistants, and directors.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.

Knowledge of child development and classroom management.

Passion for STEAM education, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Strong communication, patience, and teamwork skills.

Must be dependable, professional, and nurturing.

Ability to pass required background checks and meet state licensing requirements.

CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Preferred Skills

Comfortable leading art, science, building, sensory, and discovery activities.

Ability to create a structured but fun classroom routine.

Bilingual skills are a plus.

What We Offer

Supportive team environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and training.

A creative STEAM-based learning environment.

Competitive pay based on experience.

Paid holidays / PTO / childcare discount, if applicable.

How To Apply:
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief introduction to STEAMBoatAcademyinc@gmail.com or contact us at [4014344434].

Other Information:
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Referral program
Work Location: In person

Where Do Applicants Need to Apply?
Please send your resume and a brief introduction to STEAMBoatAcademyinc@gmail.com or contact us at [4014344434].

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