Program Assistant

Summary

Become an important part of our amazing Teaching Team! We are looking for a program assistant to join us in our warm, supportive environment where the care of our Team 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.

Duties

We are looking for someone to assist in classrooms and around the center as needed.

Job Duties inclued but are not limited to:
Covering lunch breaks
Assisting teachers with children's needs
Assisting with daily cleaning and laundry
Covering teacher absences
Assist with filing
Assist with suppy inventory and organization

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
* Teacher Associate or higher per VT regulations
(meet one of the following qualifications):
- An associate 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

Nice To Haves

Qualities that we look for in our Team members:
* 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

Benefits

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
* Childcare discount for employees' children
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to meeting you!'