Your Career Their Future! Our employees are our biggest asset, and we intentionally shape their work experience to support growth opportunities that will impact our services. As we continue to evolve, were looking for skills, experience, energy, and creativity to support our initiatives. Put simply, this will be both fun and a meaningful journey!

We are looking to add Lead Teachers to our workforce! From Infant/Toddler classroom openings to Preschool and state-run Pre-K, we aim to improve the lives of RI's most vulnerable population.Some of the expected job duties: Under the direction of the Child Development Supervisor, the Infant/Toddler Teacher will deliver high quality education programs to our community of children and families. Work with the Supervisor to implement curriculum based on best practice standards while ensuring that your classroom meets DCYF standards and Head Start education performance standards as well as other standards as appropriate. Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with all staff and consultants providing services regarding the individual needs of each child.

Responsible for the integration of services for families in the classroom, home, center and community. For a full list of duties, please refer to the application link belowOur generous benefits package includes: 1. Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision coverage ( we have not raised the employee contribution in over 17 years!) 2. Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan & company matching3.

Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance 4. Flex Spending Accounts 5. 12 Holidays 6. Competitive Vacation Benefits 7.

Training and Professional Development 8. Education Assistance Student Loan Repayment Assistance Our Mission Childrens Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islands most vulnerable young children. About Us Established in 1834, Childrens friend is Rhode Islands oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islands most vulnerable children and families.

Our services include Early Head Start, Head Start, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), adoption, foster care, support for families with substance abuse, counseling, assistance for children with developmental delays, and other child welfare and early childhood services. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of criminal background checks, educational verification, medical, and proof of immunizations. Childrens Friend is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Childrens Friend, diversity and inclusion are foundational to how we operate and are embedded in our Core Values. We recognize that to tap into the richness diversity truly brings, we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our employees and clients. Therefore, we respect and celebrate our employees diverse backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.