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Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

The Giving Tree Academy
📍 Cranston, RI·Posted 2d ago
Part-Time · Salary Varies

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, compassionate Teacher Assistant to support classrooms across our early childhood programs in our infant and toddler classrooms. This role assists lead teachers with daily routines, classroom activities, and supervision while helping maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate is flexible, team-oriented, and passionate about early childhood education and supporting children at all developmental stages.

  • Support lead teachers across multiple classrooms (infants & toddlers) as needed
  • Assist with age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional development
  • Help maintain positive classroom behavior and daily routines
  • Provide attentive care, supervision, and support during transitions, meals, rest time, and play
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
  • Communicate effectively with teaching staff and families when appropriate
  • Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, or early learning setting preferred
  • Basic understanding of child development and classroom routines
  • Experience supporting children with special needs is a plus
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexible, dependable, and willing to work across age groups
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Must be at least 18 years old

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the essential physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

  • Sit, kneel, bend, and work at floor level with children.
  • Safely lift and carry children up to 40 lbs.
  • Frequently transition between sitting, standing, and walking.
  • Move quickly in response to children’s needs or safety concerns.
  • Participate in indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, and other care routines as needed.

Pay

  • Compensation starts at $17.00 per hour and increases based on experience and availability. We’re happy to discuss details during the interview.
  • Can be up to 30 hour per week, but flexible

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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