Early Childhood Teacher/Floater Teacher for High-Quality Program

Summary

Oak Hill Children's Center is a high-quality program (5 STARS in Vermont's Step Ahead Recognition System) located at 72 School House Road, Pownal, Vermont. Oak Hill serves children from the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years. Oak Hill is a Specialized Care Provider, an Early Head Start Partner, an SVSU Pre-K Partner and a founding member of the Bennington County Farm to Early Childhood Collaborative. Curriculum is based on the Vermont Early Learning Standards, The Creative Curriculum and children's emerging interests.

Applicants should have experience working with young children. Candidates should be empathetic, compassionate and show respect for all. Applicants need to work collaboratively with their fellow teachers, communicate effectively with families and co-create developmentally appropriate programming. Experience with special needs and those suffering from early trauma preferred. Candidates should be reliable, flexible, understand the importance of play and embrace the concept that childhood is a messy business. A love of young children is a must. Bachelor's or associates degree in early childhood preferred. Must be able to pass a background check.

Application should include resume, cover letter and three references.

Duties

• Provide high quality care and education to children
• Create and/or implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• Maintain confidentiality, adhere to code of ethics
• Adhere to State licensing regulations
• Develop positive, reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with families and communities. 
• Provide a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check
• At least a high school diploma
• Must complete required trainings
• Must be 20 years of age
• Commitment to providing high-quality care and education
• Professional experience working with young children
• MUST BE RELIABLE

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Child Care Discount if Attending Oak Hill
• Association memberships
• AFLAC