Teacher Associate

Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center

Essex Junction, VT

$15 to $25 Hourly
Paid Time Off
Full-Time

Job Description

Summary

Hand In Hand Creative Learning Center, located in Essex Junction, Vermont, is a child care and preschool center located in a quiet, shaded and remote area conveniently located for parents. We provide a nurturing environment as we guide the children in making choices that will promote self awareness while under constant visual supervision. We use calm-down time to allow children to help with the opportunity to decide when they are ready to return to an activity as a style of behavior guidance.

We are looking for a highly motivated Teacher Associate to join our team of professionals. You will work with the team to coordinate the curriculum and manage the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. So you will need an understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. As our Teacher Associate, you will be a skilled communicator with children and adults, to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and appropriately interact and support families.

Duties

Duties are not limited to:

Plan and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Vermont Early Learning Standards
Plan activities to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development and learning
Maintain frequent communication with families through a variety of communication means
Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met
Create and maintain a healthy classroom environment in accordance with state regulations
Maintain accurate observations, curriculum, and assessment within designated time frames
Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

Requirements

Meet the Vermont State Regulations for a Teacher Associate
High school graduate or a GED
At least twenty (20) years of age
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well in a team environment with staff, children and parents
A strong understanding of child development
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Infant / Child CPR First Aid Certification
Background Check and Fingerprinting Clearance
Mandated Reporter Training
Vermont Orientation Training

Meet one (1) of the following qualifications

At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Three (3) Certificate; or
At least an associate degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve 12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
At least a Certificate of Completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program; or
At least a Child Care Certificate from the Community College of Vermont and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
At least successful completion of twenty one (21) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger

Benefits