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Teacher Assistant- Aftercare
Newport - Chafee Head StartPosted 4 days ago
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Job Description
Teacher Assistant- Aftercare
Department: Head Start
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Newport - Chafee Head Start
Reporting To: Angela Musco
Compensation: $17.50 - $21.00 / hour
Description
Make an Impact in Early Childhood Education Every Afternoon
If you’re passionate about supporting young learners and creating a safe, engaging environment where children can thrive, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to do just that. As an Aftercare Teacher Assistant, you’ll play a key role in shaping positive daily experiences for preschool-aged children while supporting families and classroom teams.
Job Description
Job Description
The Aftercare Teacher Assistant supports afternoon programming for preschool children enrolled in Pre-K and Head Start. This role focuses on maintaining a structured, nurturing environment that promotes children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth.
Working on-site at our Head Start locations, this position ensures appropriate supervision, contributes to classroom management, and helps create a welcoming space where children feel safe and supported after the school day.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for children
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
- Supervise children at all times and ensure required staff-to-child ratios are met
- Support classroom and playground organization, cleanliness, and readiness
- Complete supervision tracking and required documentation
- Communicate with families at pick-up, sharing key updates about each child’s day
Core Responsibilities
- Complete required reports, including incident, illness, and communication documentation
- Participate in assigned trainings and ongoing professional development
- Attend in-service sessions to stay aligned with program standards and best practices
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills
- Strong ability to build positive relationships with young children and families
- Effective classroom management and supervision skills
- Clear communication and collaboration skills
- Organized and detail-oriented, especially with documentation
- Flexible, dependable, and team-focused approach
- Positive, patient, and engaging attitude
Education and Credentials
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Preschool CDA or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
Experience
- Experience working with preschool-aged children
- Familiarity with classroom environments and child supervision practices
Knowledge
- Solid understanding of early childhood development
- Knowledge of Head Start programs and childcare licensing regulations is a plus
Certifications
- CDA credential preferred
- Pediatric CPR and First Aid required (training provided if needed)
Benefits
Full-time employees working 30–40 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days
- Tuition reimbursement and agency-supported training opportunities
- Life insurance and employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts and mileage reimbursement