Early Head Start Teacher - Infant/Toddler Program

About This Opportunity

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full-time Teacher to join our Early Head Start program in Newport, RI. This is your chance to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of infants and toddlers during their crucial developmental years.

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available! Due to the critical nature of this position, EBCAP is offering a two-step sign-on bonus totaling $2,500 for external applicants.

Your Role

As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will:

• Assist Lead Teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate activities
• Create a nurturing, safe classroom environment for infants and toddlers
• Promote children's health, nutrition, and educational development
• Observe and document children's behaviors to identify strengths and growth areas
• Follow Head Start Performance Standards, RI Child Care Center Licensing Regulations, and RI Department of Education Early Learning Standards
• Implement the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) approach
• Utilize Creative Curriculum to provide high-quality learning experiences

Qualifications

Candidates must have excellent communication skills to effectively engage with parents, children, staff, and community partners. You must also meet ONE of these educational requirements:

1. High School Diploma/GED with:
   • Minimum of 9 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
   • Supervised teaching experience in an ECE setting
   • Enrollment in a Child Development Associate (CDA) program (to be completed within one year of hire)
2. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with:
   • Supervised teaching experience in an ECE setting
3. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in:
   • Early Childhood Education or related field
   • Supervised teaching experience in an ECE setting

*Related fields include: Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Pediatric Nursing, Home Economics/Family & Consumer Science, Physical Education & Recreation, and Child & Family Studies. Candidates with related degrees must provide detailed college transcripts showing appropriate ECE coursework.

Location

8 John Chafee Boulevard, Newport, RI

Benefits Package

Full-time employees (30-40 hours/week) receive:

• Heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI)
• Supplemental vision insurance
• Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% company match
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days, sick time)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for center-paid training and CEUs
• Employee assistance program

EBCAP is committed to fair treatment and access for all. We welcome candidates from varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who are passionate about making a difference in our community.