Infant/Toddler Early Educator

About This Role

Rutland County Parent Child Center in Rutland, VT is seeking a qualified Infant/Toddler Early Educator to work with Infant / Toddler (0–2) in a center-based environment. This position requires no formal credential — just relevant experience.

We are committed to helping young children develop and grow in a safe, nurturing environment, recognizing individual strengths, creating trusting relationships, and partnering with families and communities to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. RCPCC uses a 2-Gen approach, working with both families and children simultaneously to identify needs and align programming to deliver services for long-term impacts.

The Rutland team is currently seeking a qualified assistant to support our infant group. Candidates must have availability from 7:00am-4:45pm.

What You'll Do

All Early Educators work directly with young children, ages birth through age 5. Lead Teachers plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet objectives through hands-on, play-based activities. Classroom environments are created to engage children using philosophies ranging from Montessori to Reggio Emelia. Assistants and floats support the lead, connect with children, and may assist in multiple areas of the center.

Requirements

• Candidates who qualify as a teacher assistant per VT childcare regulations are preferred, but not required. This includes a year of experience in a center-based setting AND completion of Fundamentals, OR a 3-credit college course with a focus on human growth and development OR completion of a high school program focusing on human services. Experience working with infants in a center-based environment is required.
• Candidates must be caring and compassionate, have strong communication skills with both adults and children, extraordinary patience, and a passion to serve families and the community.

Benefits

This Infant/Toddler Early Educator role pays $18 to $20/Hr. This job is Full Time. The Rutland County Parent Child Center is located at 61 Pleasant Street, Rutland, VT.