Program Name:
East Bay Community Action Program Head Start
Program Address:
70 Turner Avenue
East Providence
RI
02915
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Position Description:
Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking individuals for paid on-the-job training as Teacher Assistants/Float in our Head Start preschool classrooms in East Providence.
EBCAP is offering a two-step sign-on bonus totaling $1,000 for external applicants.
This position requires that job candidates are willing to participate in training and college coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within one year of hire. EBCAP will provide or recommend professional development training, and a CDA consultant at no cost to the employee. College course tuition reimbursement is provided, up to $2,100 per year. College coursework and some professional development training must be completed after work hours.
Under the direction and supervision of a Lead Teacher, 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.
This is a full-time (40-hour/week) position. EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program, and so much more!
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.
Qualifications:
The job candidate must have a high school diploma or a GED and
RI Department of Education Certificate of Completion of Teacher Assistant Training or
6 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education coursework.
Other candidates 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 teacher.
How To Apply:
Please use the following link to apply- https://ebcap.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/0f7f479c-8688-628e-c28a-ebb313cc1092/apply?source=2673838-CS-30162
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Where Do Applicants Need to Apply?
https://ebcap.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/0f7f479c-8688-628e-c28a-ebb313cc1092/apply?source=2673838-CS-30162
