Early Childhood Educator

Acquire4Hire LLC; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Snow days

Holidays

Childcare discount

FMLI/ICHRA

IRA

Professional development

Job summary

Northshire Day School is hiring a full-time early childhood educator to work with children aged 1 to 2 years, available 8:00am–4:30pm. The role emphasizes a safe, nurturing environment and a play-based curriculum, with collaboration among staff and active family communication.

Qualifications include an A.A. degree in Early Childhood Education or 21 related college credits and at least 1 year of experience with young children, with Vermont licensing considerations and STARS program knowledge

Qualifications

• A.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education or 21 related college credits required.
• At least 1 year of experience with young children.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing environment for children 1–2 years old.
• Implement a play-based curriculum aligned with Vermont standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate effectively with families.

Skills

Play-based curriculum

Team collaboration

Observation & assessment

Effective communication

Education

A.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education or 21 related college credits

Job description

About This Role

Come join an amazing teaching team! Northshire Day School is hiring a full-time early childhood educator to work with children 1 to 2 years-old. Candidate must be available to work 8:00am-4:30pm. NDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What You'll Do

Candidates must be excited and enthusiastic about working with and educating young children, have the ability to create a safe and nurturing environment, proficient written and verbal communication, knowledge about the STARS program, early childhood licensing regulations and implementing a play-based curriculum. Preferred candidates will have skills and education in child development and learning, building family and community relationships, observing, documenting and assessing children, using developmentally appropriate practice, building quality curriculum following the Vermont Early Learning Standards, ensuring a healthy and safe environment and a commitment to growing as an early childhood professional. Must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Preferred Candidates will have A.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education (or 21 related college credits) and at least 1-year experience working young children.

Benefits

• Paid time off, paid snow days / holidays, paid vacation weeks, professional development, childcare discount, FMLI, ICHRA and IRA. Hourly wage based on degree and experience.