Child Care Staff

Description

 Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.  

A typical day will include:

• Working as a team to provide a safe, healthy, structured, welcoming space.
• Supporting students’ social, emotional, cognitive, academic development, promoting physical health, and providing a safe and supportive environment.
• Inspiring children to be lifelong learners. 
• Helping students with homework and school projects.
• Partnering with school faculty and staff to provide a safe and educational learning environment. 
• Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app. 
• Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives. 
• Playing games and having fun!

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 with us. 

We offer the following perks and benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Child Care Discounts
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Training/Professional Development opportunities
• Consistent schedule

Our programs are open Monday – Friday before school (typically 6:30/7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) and after school (typically 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.), schedules vary per program. 

We also offer full day programs during school vacations, summer break, and when school is not in session.

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have 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. 
• 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. 
• 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). 

We hope you will join our team! 

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.