Posted: June 5, 2024 Start Date: August 22, 2024 Position Type: Full-time Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled Salary: $43,680
Job Description
Neighborhood Schoolhouse is hiring for the positio of Lead Teacher in our Preschool classroom. This classroom will provide high quality early care and education for children ages 2 - 3, and in some cases younger children who are ready to move into this space and grouping, as young as 18 months old on occasion.
This teacher's role is to lead the classroom while implementing a rich and equitable learning environment where communication is key. She/He/They will be responsible for implementing lesson plans and quality care for every child in a developmentally appropriate manner, ensuring opportunities for creative growth while promoting all areas of developmentally appropriate practice including, but not limited to: social-emotional, cognitive, physical and speech/ language skills in a child-centered, nature-based learning environment, while maintaining state child care licensing regulations, all while having fun and bringing positive energy to the classroom and team!
Job Requirements
At least 20 years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets at least one of the following qualifications, along with at least 12 months of experience working with children or in a similar field:
VT Career Ladder level 3 certificate
An Associate degree from an accredited college, majoring in Early Childhood Ed, or Human Development, or Elementary Education or Child and Family Services
A Certificate of Completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program
A Child Care Certificate from the Community College of VT with 12 months experience
Successful completion of 12 college credits with an early childhood or school-age focus
We are a school community who loves the outdoors. All applicants must share a love for the outdoors and be prepared to teach and assist outside in all types of New England weather!
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.
Benefits include: Paid time off, including sick and vacation, retirement plan with company match, vision, dental, access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other fringe benefits.
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Submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and references to: [email protected]