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Brightstars

Lead Teachers (Part-time/Per-diem)

Brightstars, Newport, Rhode Island, us, 02840

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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.

Program Name: East Bay Community Action Program

Program Address: 35 Dexter Street Newport RI 02840

Position Description: East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking part-time (16 hours per week) or per-diem Lead Teachers for our Newport Family & Child Opportunity Zone (NFCOZ) Program at the Pell Elementary School in Newport, RI. NFCOZ provides services and referrals to Newport children and their families in school and community settings, in partnership with Newport Public Schools, parents, and the community.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for:

Creating and implementing the curriculum and thematic activities for their assigned classrooms at Pell Elementary School.

Developing and implementing a nurturing environment for the children.

Supervising children and ensuring safety while attending assigned sessions.

Communicating with families.

Assisting to supervise and direct childcare teacher assistants.

Supporting students who are identified as needing additional resources and interventions in coordination with classroom teachers and specialists.

Assisting the NFCOZ Site Coordinator to offer students a broad array of activities that reinforce and complement the regular academic program and that support connections to school.

Assisting students to develop 21st Century skills and contribute to students’ social and emotional growth.

Following all applicable NFCOZ, EBCAP, district, and state regulations and mandates for assisting to advance NFCOZ and EBCAP initiatives, and for promoting the philosophy and mission of the NFCOZ and EBCAP and the goals of Champion Childcare.

For Part Time Employees Working 16 – 29 hours per week, EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes a 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off that includes vacation and sick time, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, mileage reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEU’s, employee assistance program.

EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.

Qualifications: As required by the RI Department of Human Services Childcare Regulations: A person who meets all the qualifications in one (1) of the following options may assume the role of Lead Teacher:

MINIMUM: The individual holds a High School Diploma with a vocational concentration in child care and has two (2) years of supervised experience in a licensed/approved Early Childhood Program.

How To Apply: Please use the following link to apply:

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