The Treehouse Children's School is a creative and welcoming Reggio-inspired childcare community. We respect the richness of childhood and children’s natural drive to express and explore from every imaginable point of view, starting from the moment of birth. We value relationships above all else, along with the “hundred languages of children,” the endless creative ways children interpret and express themselves in the world. Please visit our website, treehousechildren.org, to learn more about our philosophy and practices.
We are recruiting one teacher to join a dynamic infant/nursery team in Fall 2024. Children in our nursery program range from four to 24 months in age. The right recruit can come on board at any point between now and September to get oriented to our warm professional culture and our Reggio-inspired mindsets and practices. We are offering a $1,000 signing bonus to attract an excellent hire.
And you? You have prior experience with "littles" and are passionate about early childhood education. You have a creative bent, love of professional learning, and are keen to work in collaboration with colleagues across our school house. We are looking for a go-getter, an educator motivated to contribute something profound for children and families. We can't wait to welcome you.
You work an 8-hour daily shift, shared with a co-teacher and teacher's aides. Design "provocations" based on children's interests and your own passions. Work with our music and art teachers, along with our Reggio Coach, to offer creative experiences and discoveries. Reflect with colleagues on children's learning to plan next steps, and create thought-provoking documentation to share with parents, colleagues and children too.
We are thrilled that early childhood education (ECE) is your chosen profession. You love working with babies and infants and reflecting with colleagues on all aspects of children's learning and development. We strongly prefer that you have a college degree and at least one year of teaching experience in some venue. We look forward to learning about your passion for ECE, as well as your other interests.
Ideally, you have experience with babies and infants and understand their developmental stages and needs. We look forward to learning about your interests and passions: it's important that you bring these to bear in your teaching. Prior teaching experience is preferred (not required). We also prefer that you are familiar with NAEYC standards, VT Early Learning standards, and the Reggio Emilia philosophy. If not, you need to be excited by the prospect of getting trained in Reggio-inspired mindsets and practices.
The Treehouse offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, as well as an excellent benefits package and professional development opportunities. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, paid sick and personal days, substantial tuition discounts for staff with children enrolled with us, discretionary classroom budgets, opportunities for continued learning and professional development, on-site coaching in Reggio-inspired practices, a collegial and open-minded faculty, and an engaged and loving community of families.
We are offering a $1,000 signing bonus to an excellent new hire.
