Food Service Worker & Teacher AssistantNurturEd Early Learning Center

Description

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week.

A typical day for a Teacher's Assistant will include:

• Working alongside the Lead Teacher to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Engaging with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun!
• Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
• Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
• Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
• Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
• Implementing curriculum and assessments.

A typical day for a Food Service Worker will include:

· Order, inventory food stock and supplies for meals

· Prepare meals and snacks on a daily basis

· Comply with safe food handling guidelines

· Assist in the creation of a safe, healthy, structured and nurturing environment

· Communicate positively with parents

· Attend meetings and trainings

· Assist with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives

· Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Why you'll love us:

We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at with us. We offer the following perks and benefits:

· Paid Time Off

· 401k

· 13 Paid Holidays

· Child Care Discounts

· College Tuition Reimbursement

· Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision

· Flexible Spending Account

· Training/Professional Development opportunities

We have full time positions or part time positions (with flexible schedules available).

Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person!

Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working with children.

We are looking for someone who has the following skills:

· A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.

· Verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills.

· Reliable attendance and punctuality.

· Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.

· Team-oriented and willing to work with others.

Education Requirements

· High school diploma (or equivalent) or higher.

· Safe Serve Certification (state licensed) preferred

· CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

· Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).

· Visual and hearing acuity.

· Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Other Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older (Teen Aide positions are available for applicants 16-18 years of age).
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).

Having technical issues with your application?

Contact us at HR@edcentralri.com

At EdCentral, we work as a team with EnhancEd, EnrichEd, and NurturEd - the new names for Therapeutic Child Care Services, Kids Klub, and Dr. Day Care.