Pre-K Teacher

About the role

Join our warm, supportive teaching team in a licensed, four-star childcare center in Essex Jct., where we provide a "home away from home" for children to learn and grow. We value our teachers as much as the children in our care.

Qualities we look for

• Ability to build positive relationships
• Enthusiastic and fun-loving
• Compassionate, empathetic, and a strong role model for children
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Team-oriented, flexible, and reliable
• At least one year of experience working with young children

Responsibilities

Create a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where children can grow and learn. You’ll follow an emergent-based curriculum, believing children learn best through play. Your role includes observing children, planning curriculum around group interests and needs, and meeting individual developmental needs.

Requirements

Preferred qualifications (one of the following):

• Teacher Associate or higher per VT regulations
• Associate degree with a concentration in Early Education, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child & Family Services, plus at least 1 year working with children grade 3 or younger
• Certificate of completion from the Childcare Apprenticeship Program
• Childcare certificate from CCV with 1 year of experience working with children grade 3 or younger
• Successful completion of 21 college credits with an early childhood or school-age focus and 1 year of experience working with children grade 3 or younger

Benefits

• Paid time off (illness, vacation, personal time, etc.)
• Staff wellness program
• Fun team experiences
• Classroom support
• Paid orientation and professional development/training
• Paid holidays and in-service days
• Childcare discount for employees' children