Assistant Teacher or Substitute - Early Childhood, Infants and Toddlers

Summary

*Part-time and full time available position

Lil’ Sunshine Child Care Center is hiring for our cozy, nonprofit center in the heart of downtown. Enjoy a walkable workday steps from local cafes, the Kimball library, and the vibrant village community. We’re looking for warm, energetic teachers who love kids and community.

No experience? We’ll train you.

Downtown Vibe: Work in a charming, walkable setting with a focus on community and outdoor exploration.

Better Support: We staff above minimum ratios meaning more hands, less stress.

Growth: We offer professional development, training for new educators, and flexible scheduling.

Impact: Small classrooms (Acorns & Sprouts) where you truly make a difference.

Duties

Essential Job Duties 

• Assist with the care of children in a safe setting, following health and safety guidelines outlined in the Vermont Child Care Regulations, while being nurturing and responsive to childre'n's needs
• Assist Lead Teacher with documenting children’s development, milestones, and behavior in Brightwheel
• Communicate in a positive, collaborative manner with colleagues and parents, utilizing the center’s Brightwheel software, Sharepoint platform/email, and in person communications as needed
• Other duties, as assigned by Lead Teacher and/or Program Director

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age,
• Must be a high school  graduate or have completed a GED, or willing to complete one within 1st year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in a previous teaching role for a childcare center
• Meets Vermont Child Care Regulations qualifications as “teacher associate” defined in 7.3.2.2.
• Experience using child care center management software (Brightwheel) 

Benefits

Benefits:

We value our employees and offer a benefits package which may include vision and dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid professional development, employee assistance program, a retirement plan with employer matching contribution, and a wellness benefit program. Specific details about our benefits program will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

LSCCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and marital, veteran, or disability status. All employees are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.

We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet all listed qualifications, but possess relevant skills and experience, and a strong interest in the role.