Teacher/Early Childhood Educator
Job Description
Job Description Become an important part of our amazing Teaching Team! We are looking for early educators to join us in our warm, supportive environment where the care of our teachers is just as important to us as the care provided for our children. We are a licensed, four-star childcare center in Essex Jct., providing a home away from home where children are given the opportunity to learn and grow. Qualities that we look for in our Teachers:
- The ability to build positive relationships
- Enthusiastic & fun loving
- Compassionate, empathetic, and strong role model for children
- Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Team oriented - flexible & reliable
- At least one year of experience working with young children Preferred Qualifications:
- Teacher Associate or higher per the Vermont Licensing Regulations (meet one of the following qualifications): - An Associates Degree with a concentration in Early Education, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child & Family Services, and 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 experience working with children from grade 3 or younger - Willing to train the right person What we offer
- Paid time off (illnesses, vacations, personal time, etc.)
- Staff wellness program
- Fun team experiences
- Classroom support
- Paid orientation & professional development/training
- Paid holidays and in-service days
- Generous tuition discount for employees children Thank you for your interest. We look forward to meeting you!
Required qualifications:
- At least one year of experience working with young children
Desired qualifications:
- Teacher Associate or higher per the Vermont Licensing Regulations
- Certificate of completion from the Childcare Apprenticeship Program
- Childcare certificate from CCV
- Successful completion of 21 college credits with an early childhood or school-age focus
- Willing to train the right person