Childcare Substitute Teacher

Summary

Available on an as-needed basis, childcare substitutes are responsible for the daily classroom or afterschool operations of the Infant or Toddler Classroom or afterschool program group as assigned, including providing high quality care and education for enrolled children daily in alignment with licensing ratio requirements and maintaining positive collaborations with families, coworkers, service providers, and community partners.

Duties

Position Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

• 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
• Support Strong Family - Teacher Partnerships
• Be a Team Player

For more information please see our website: miltonfamilycenter.org/childcare-substitute-teacher

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and meet minimum qualifications for an early childhood teacher or afterschool program staff substitute as described by the Vermont Child Development Division for Licensed Child Care Center Programs and NAEYC to include or exceed a high school diploma or GED. 

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

• Opportunity to join a dedicated, passionate team driving real impact in the community! 
• Compensation based upon education and experience. Range between $18-$24/hr
• Childcare discount of 50% 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.