Lead Infant Teacher

About the role

This Lead Infant Teacher opportunity at Little Dippers Doodle Children's Center serves Infant / Toddler (0–2) and requires the appropriate professional qualifications. Based in St. Johnsbury, VT, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a classroom
• Developing a caring, supportive atmosphere for children and their parents
• Providing an effective learning environment within the classroom with the focus on school readiness skills
• Ensuring the safety of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas;
• Maintaining regular observation and evaluation of children's development and progress as directed by Center Director and Behavior Specialist;
• Maintaining responsibility on a daily basis for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and cleanliness of the learning environment of the classroom;
• Create safe and appropriate diapering, toileting, and handwashing areas and help children with all personal hygiene skills;
• Plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate classroom practices that will include the areas of physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of young children.
• Encourage children's development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem solving, and taking responsibility for their actions;
• Interact with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc.
• Nurture positive relationships with parents and establish continual communication.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to support each classroom and individual child's needs.

Requirements

• At least 20 years old
• Vermont Early Childhood career ladder Level three
• Associate degree in related field (early childhood, human services, etc.)
• 21 college credits in related field and 12 months experience
• Experience caring for children

Benefits

• $20 - $25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Professional Development opportunities
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid planning time
• Retirement options
• Now offering HEALTH INSURANCE for fulltime employees!
• Fun and friendly work environment