Assistant Toddler Teacher @ Early Education / Child Care Center

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

We are seeking 1 toddler assistant teacher for our 2-3 year old room at our child care center in Woodstock, Vermont (The Mill School) because we are expanding! This position will require a commitment of 40 hours per week. You will be working with a lead teacher who has been with us since November 2024. Start date is TBD but should be July (sooner if desired). Teacher associate or teacher qualification (as outlined below) is a plus.

To learn more about us, please visit www.themillschool.com.

Teacher Associate
A teacher associate is at least twenty (20) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets 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.

Teacher
A teacher is at least twenty (20) years of age and meets one of the following qualifications:

• At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Four (4) A or B Certificate; or
• At least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, Special Education with a birth to eight (8) years of age focus, 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 bachelor degree from an accredited college with at least successful completion of thirty (30) 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; or
• Hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education.

Duties

Responsibilities include:

• Classroom prep (light cleaning)
• Excellent communication with director and parents
• Supervise and monitor the safety of children
• Prepare children for snacktime (snack provided by parent)
• Help children keep good hygiene
• Organize activities or implement a curriculum that allows children to learn about the world and explore their interests
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring potential problems to the attention of parents or guardians
• Keep records of children's progress, routines, and interests

Requirements

Please see job description. Pay is based on education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Fun eager to help

Benefits

Higher pay than other local centers, 1+ week paid vacation around Christmas / New Years upon employment, 1 week paid vacation in the spring, 1 additional week paid vacation after 6 months, and another additional week paid vacation after 1 year.Paid sick time policy.