PreK Teacher Ages 4 and 5

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Preschool Assistant Teacher – Pre-K (Ages 4–5)
Location:
Tiverton, RI
Employer:
Sakonnet Early Learning Center

Build Your Career in Early Childhood Education — Join a Center That Has Served the Tiverton Community for 40+ Years

Sakonnet Early Learning Center is hiring a motivated and caring Preschool Assistant Teacher to support our Pre-K (4–5-year-old) classroom
. This is an excellent opportunity for early childhood professionals seeking a stable, supportive, and growth-focused environment where play-based learning, school readiness, and social-emotional development are at the heart of the program.

If you are passionate about working with young children, collaborating with educators, and helping prepare students for kindergarten, we encourage you to apply.

The Preschool Assistant Teacher partners with the Lead Teacher to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction and to support daily classroom operations. This role plays an essential part in creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and confidence.

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily instruction and classroom activities for Pre-K students
• Support learning experiences in literacy, math, science, STEM/STEAM, art, sensory play, and hands-on exploration
• Help implement Creative Curriculum lesson plans and thematic units
• Set up and maintain classroom learning centers and instructional materials
• Promote social-emotional learning, positive behavior, and cooperative play
• Observe and support children’s developmental progress and assist with documentation for portfolios and family communication
• Communicate with families through the center’s parent engagement application (training provided)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom in compliance with RIDHS child care licensing standards
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining required ratios
• Provide classroom coverage and float between classrooms when needed
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and required training

• High school diploma or GED required
• CDA, RIELDS coursework, or early childhood education training preferred
• Experience working with preschool-age children in a child care center, preschool, camp, or similar setting
• Strong teamwork, communication, and classroom support skills
• Patient, dependable, and enthusiastic about play-based and child-centered learning
• Comfort using digital parent communication platforms is a plus
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

• Weekly pay and a competitive benefits package
• Paid vacation, paid time off, and 12 paid holidays
• Health insurance support
• Employee childcare discounts
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and coaching
• Exposure to Creative Curriculum, SEL practices, STEM/STEAM learning
  , and Reggio- or Montessori-inspired approaches
• Supportive, collaborative workplace that values educator well-being

For more than 40 years, Sakonnet Early Learning Center has been a trusted provider of high-quality early childhood education in Tiverton. Our educators are supported, respected, and encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

If you are searching for a rewarding Preschool Assistant Teacher position in Tiverton, RI, and want to grow your career in early childhood education, we invite you to apply and join our Pre-K teaching team.