Classroom Teacher

Bright Stars 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:
Childcare Center at McAuley Village

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Position Description:
McAuley Village Childcare Center
OVERVIEW
Classroom Teacher Position
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The Childcare Center at McAuley Village is opening two new classrooms. We are looking for a
team that is excited to create a program that provides quality care and education to children and
their families. Our two classrooms are planned to be open in the Fall of 2025 and will include a
Toddler 3-5 and School Aged 6-12 classroom, located at 325 Niagara Street in Providence, RI.
The Toddler Classroom Teacher Position is a full-time position Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30
PM. The after-school and summer camp program is a part-time position during the school year,
M-F 2 PM – 6 PM, and full-time, M-F 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, during summer and school vacation
breaks.
McAuley Village is a housing program for women led families with children that prides itself on
offering programs and services that help the family live their best life possible and assists the
mom in all ways possible to achieve housing and financial security. Quality childcare is a critical
need that enables these families to gain financial independence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The classroom Teacher works under the supervision and guidance of the Education Coordinator
and is responsible for the following:

Plan and implement program curriculum based on RIELDS
Create and execute classroom level curriculum; (2) The development and
implementation of a nurturing environment for the children; and (3) Communication with
families.
Provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for children using RIELDS as
guidance.
Ensure classroom meets DHS Child Care Regulations for licensure.
Maintain current child assessment information in compliance with DHS Child Care
Regulations for licensure and Bright Stars quality continuum including assessments,
screening, anecdotal observations, parent/teacher conferences, IFSP/IEP and other
required forms.
Utilize positive guidance techniques with children, including redirection, modeling
appropriate behavior and praise.
Work in partnership with families to ensure high quality care and education for children.
Active participation in parent/teacher conferences two times per year.
Provide training and supervision of Teacher Assistants, volunteer/interns duties and
responsibilities and assist in their development as early childhood professionals.
Monitor the development progress of each child through observation and data collection.
Utilize child data to inform, develop and individualize curriculum.
Attend a participate in staff meetings.

Use and disclose confidential information only as authorized, as necessary to carry out
job duties.

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Must meet all the qualifications in one (1) of the following options:
(1) Option 1:
The individual holds a High School Diploma with a vocational concentration in
Childcare and has two (2) years’ supervised experience in a licensed/approved Early
Childhood Program.
(2) Option 2:
The individual holds a high school diploma or a General Education Development
(GED) certificate and has three (3) years’ supervised experience in a licensed/approved Early
Childhood Program.
(3) Option 3:
The individual holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) and has one (1) year
Supervised experience in a licensed/approved Early Childhood Program.
(4) Option 4:
The individual has completed twelve (12) credits in Early Childhood Education or
field related to Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution of higher education
and has at least three (3) months supervised experience in a licensed/approved Early
Childhood Program.
Option 5:
The individual holds an associate's degree or higher in a field related to Early
Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services or Recreation from an accredited
institution of higher…