Early Childcare Program Lead Teacher - Multiple Openings

Summary

At MFCC, we understand the importance of early childhood education. With a deep commitment to our community and the families we serve, our dedicated team is focused on making lasting impacts. If you’re looking to join a team that helps youth and families thrive and shapes the future, MFCC is the place for you!

We are at a pivotal inflection point for our early childhood program – and we are looking for strong classroom leaders to help us bring our vision to life. We were recently awarded a Make Way for Me grant, and with additional funds from M&T bank, we are planning to re-open a renovated early childhood space this year. This renovation will allow MFCC to have 4 total early childcare classrooms and return to our previous capacity of 34 students. Classroom ages will be 0-12 months; 1-2 years; 2-3 years and 3-5 years old with growth and development considered before moving a child up to the next classroom. Construction will start in the coming weeks, and we anticipate opening the additional classrooms in late spring

Responsible for the daily classroom operation of your assigned classroom and age group (Infant, Toddler or Preschool) including providing high quality care and education alongside 1-2 co-teachers for up to 8 children daily in alignment with licensing ratio requirements (ages 6 weeks to approximately 5 years old) and maintaining positive collaborations with families, coworkers, service providers, and community partners.

Duties

• Facilitate High-quality student engagement and classroom management 
• Implement Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Curriculum Development for your assigned classroom
• Assist in relevant record-keeping organization, training and compliance
• Cultivate Strong Family - Teacher Partnerships
• Be a Team Player
• Other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Must be at least 20 years of age and meet minimum qualifications for an early childhood Teacher as described by the Vermont Child Development Division for Licensed Child Care Center Programs and NAEYC to include or exceed: 

“• 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.”

• Cited from Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations.  

Physical/environmental Requirements 

There are several physical demands in this youth-facing role. Which include but may not be limited to: 

• Sit, stand and/or move about for extended periods.
• Actively engage in play activities with students.
• Visual acuity to read and write printed materials, computer screens and observe students’ movement.
• Hearing and speech abilities for ordinary and telephonic conversations and to speak to small groups of children.
• Ambulatory ability to move around the classroom, playgrounds and assist with play-oriented learning activities.
• Ability to lift children, carry, push and move supplies/furniture/etc. of light-to-medium weight (under 40 lbs.) on an intermittent basis.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a dedicated, passionate team driving real impact in the community! 
• Compensation based upon education and experience. Range between $23-$27/hr
• Employee-supported insurance plan. 100% of the monthly premium for an individual plan is covered by MFCC. 
• Employee-supported dental and vision plan.
• Short-term, long-term and disability insurance. 
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Childcare discount of 60% for employees, pending availability of a slot.
• On-going, personalized professional development opportunities including limited tuition assistance for related studies. 
• Access to member benefits from our affiliations with Common Good Vermont, Lake Champlain Chamber, and VTAEYC
• Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

At MFCC, we understand the importance of early childhood education. With a deep commitment to our community and the families we serve, our dedicated team is focused on making lasting impacts. If you’re looking to join a team that helps youth and families thrive and shapes the future, MFCC is the place for you!

Here’s a little bit about who we are at MFCC:

At MFCC, we empower individuals and families through innovative services. These services include an emergency food shelf, supportive family home visiting, direct financial or in-kind support to families, parent support groups, parent education opportunities, community events, childcare services for young children, and school-aged youth during out of school hours, the Milton Farmers Market, and more. We are a team that leads with compassion, embraces adaptability, fosters resilience, and takes a mission-driven approach to building community. We believe our team culture, and our commitment to CCAREs (Community, Compassion, Adaptability, Resilience, and Empowerment) set the stage for our work across the organization.

Our Core Competencies: 

We believe our team culture, and our commitment to CCAREs (Community, Compassion, Adaptability, Resilience, and Empowerment) set the stage for our work across the organization. To ensure we’re living our values, we ask every employee to demonstrate the following core competencies: 

• Commitment to our mission: 
• Acts with a clear commitment to the organization's mission to empower families through innovative services. Connects daily work and decisions to the broader purpose, champions innovation in service of family empowerment, and continually seeks ways to advance the mission through collaboration and creativity.
• Commitment to our values:
• Compassion - Demonstrates care, empathy, and respect for others. Builds strong, trusting relationships by actively listening, honoring diverse perspectives, and offering support during challenges. Prioritizes the well-being and dignity of clients, colleagues, and partners in all interactions.
• Adaptability - Responds effectively to changing needs, priorities, and environments. Adjusts strategies based on feedback and context, embraces innovation, and remains open to new ideas and ways of working to better serve families and the community.
• Resilience - Sustains energy, optimism, and focus through challenges, setbacks, or ambiguity. Demonstrates perseverance in pursuit of team and organizational goals, and models a growth mindset by learning from setbacks and fostering continuous improvement.



EEO Statement

Milton Family Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We deeply believe in the power of community, and in turn strive to ensure the voices of all community members are heard, respected, and included. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion or belief, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants, regardless of background. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote and compensate all individuals based on their job-related qualifications and abilities. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

MFCC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email mfcc@miltonfamilycenter.org.