Posted: May 13, 2023
Start Date: June 17, 2024
Position Type: Full-time/Full Year & Summer Only
Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled
​Salary: $37,440

Job Description

  • Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
  • Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
  • Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
  • Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
  • Follow all center policies and state regulations.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
The Neighborhood Schoolhouse is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Successful completion of High School or equivalent.
  • High energy and ability to work outdoors in all climates
  • ​Ability to work well with others.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • An understanding of child development.
  • Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (Can obtain once hired)
  • Must clear full background check.
  • At least one of the following qualifications preferred, or the willingness to meet this qualification:
    • At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate; or 
    • At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate) and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or • 
    • At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood weducation and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or 98 
    • At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or 
    • At least successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) college credit course for school age care and education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Paid holidays and school breaks
  • Employer match 401(k)
  • Vision insurance (monthly co-pay may apply)
  • Individual or family dental insurance (monthly co-pay may apply)
  • Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Apply

Submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and references to: [email protected]