Job Description
Job Description
About This Role
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Early Childhood Teacher
About This Role
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team in Addison, VT. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children. You will partner with families to support each child's unique learning journey and build a strong foundation for their future academic success.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and daily activities that stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration.
- Provide a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that meets all state licensing and safety regulations.
- Assess and document each child's developmental progress, sharing regular updates and insights with parents and guardians.
- Foster a positive classroom culture by modeling kindness, respect, and effective communication skills.
What You'll Do
- Know and follow CDD Child Care Licensing Regulations
- Being responsible for the care and supervision of children.
- Planning, preparing, and implementing a curriculum that aligns with the Vermont Early Learning Standards/TSG
- Maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
- Healthy classroom management skills.
- Develop positive relationships with children, co-workers, families, and external personnel.
- Consistently come to work and be a positive team member.
Requirements
- Associate's degree Prefered.
- Must pass a criminal background check & fingerprinting through the VT Child Care Development Division
- Infant/Child First Aid & CPR Certified or willing to take upon hire.
- Completed Vermont Orientation, Mandated Reporter, and Medication Administration trainings.
- Will need to have or take the Fundamentals Course: OR have related coursework.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with diverse student populations and adapting curriculum for individualized learning needs.
- Knowledge of Vermont's Early Learning Standards (VELS) and specialized curriculum frameworks.
- Proficiency in digital communication platforms used for parent engagement and documentation.
Benefits
- Five weeks of prescheduled paid Time Off
- Sick time
- Paid Snow Days
- Childcare Benefit-if we have available spots.