Early Preschool Teacher-Sensations in Learning

Summary

HOLD UP!

• Do you want a place to work that feels like a home? 
• Do you want a schedule that values your personal time? 
• Do you want to smell the fresh air and feel the sun shine on your face all day? 
• Do you want to be paid above a liveable wage?
• Do you want awesome benefits?
• Do you want to make friends with amazing people in a place that feels like home?

LOOK no further, you found your “home” at Sensations in Learning, a Next Generation program!

Why do parents and teachers love Next Gen?

• Progressive and holistic early childhood education philosophy
• We expose children to different environments and various learning experiences
• Our approach allows children to explore their self- awareness and gain a sense of the world around them
• We provide a transparent experience where the flow of information is consistent and provides parents quality information on their child's day.

What is a shared resource model? 

• We collaborate and value all voices part of Team Next Gen to impact our education of the young child
• We constantly change learning environments of each school because we have many physical resources we rotate through our schools: gross motor climbers and equipment, dramatic play equipment, and other manipulatives and materials 
• We share staffing across all Next Gen schools to support when staffing might be low due to callouts

Duties

What would I do as a Sensations in Learning, Next Gen Teacher?

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by modifying classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Implement individual and group activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.

And so much more:

• Build forts
• Go sledding
• Take walks every day around the community
• Explore outside, every day, and have picnics as the daily norm!
• Teacher young children about plants, bugs, and how to care for our environment...Including composting!

Requirements

What qualifications do I need to work at Sensations in Learning, a Next Gen program?

• 2 years preferred professional child care experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic technology skills or ability to learn easily
• High energy with the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, kneel, bend, squat, and crawl
• Talk to and hear voices at many levels
• See up close and up to a certain distance, see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception
• Ability to work well with others (teachers, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
• A basic understanding of child development or eagerness to learn
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification upon hire
• Must clear a full background check
• High School Diploma/GED or significant college credit in early childhood education or related field of study.

Nice To Haves

-An interest/background in nature-based education.

-An interest/background of basic gardening and outdoor activities.

-Background/experience with Montessori and Waldorf educational models.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Dental, and Vision Insurance (eligible after 1 month!)
• Medical insurance through the VT Marketplace, we cover 50% of your monthly co-pay up to $250 per month!
• Simple IRA, we match up to 3% dollar-for-dollar.
• 40 hours Accrued PTO
• 80 hours Paid Vacation (set weeks in July & December!)
• 9 Paid Holidays and 3 Professional Development Days
• 80% Employee Discount for Childcare
• Professional Development Assistance
• “Swag for Service” Milestone Gifts starting at 3 months!

And so much more:

• Sustainable wages, we aim to be FAR above industry standards
• Muffin Mondays
• Opportunities to integrate your passions into the creation of family programs, for example, Family Yoga Classes
• Team breakfast or lunch every Thursday

And so much more and more......

About Us

We are conveniently located off from Route 2 in Williston, just past Taft Corners at 135 Talcott Road. Sensations in Learning, a Next Generation Nature Based School has the feeling of being at home. The moment you walk in you see beautiful post and beam work, brick floors for the Preschool and Early Preschool classrooms, high ceilings, and schoolhouse windows that let in the natural light you will know that this is where high-quality early education begins. Our Infant Toddler Classrooms have a cozy feel that is welcoming to all. The outdoor space is a great place to explore and our Outdoor Classroom is rare in Early Education programs. There is much room to explore the natural world and to encourage the natural curiosity of the children. We have earned