Early Childhood Educator

Acquire4Hire; Richmond (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Professional development

Retirement benefits

Vacation time accrual

Sick/personal time accrual

Paid holidays

Summer break closure

Winter break closure

Paid professional development days

Prep time for curriculum

Job summary

Little Tot’s Academy is seeking educators to provide a safe, nurturing environment and develop age-appropriate activities for children from six weeks to school age. You will support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth through structured play and hands-on activities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, ongoing communication with families, and adherence to early learning standards and state regulations. A strong team player with enthusiasm for child development is ideal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional child care experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification, orientation training, and mandated reporting training.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
• Foster social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and guidance.
• Develop and implement classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Lead by example; coach and support teaching team success.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to engage children and promote growth.
• Maintain communication with parents through discussions, reports, and conferences.
• Follow state regulations and company policies.

Skills

High energy

Team work

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Child development

Job description

About This Role

Little Tot’s Academy is an early childhood education program designed to meet the developmental needs of children six weeks to school age. The emphasis of our program is on encouraging creative and expressive play through skill based learning. We are searching for Educators who will provide children with a broad range of opportunities that will enable them to build a solid foundation for their future. Educators will support children through age‑appropriate projects, hands‑on activities, and imaginative play. Educators will support children by guiding them through how to develop social skills, how to cope with feelings, and learn various techniques to successfully navigate normal experiences of childhood. Educators will encourage experimental learning, play, curiosity, and inquisitiveness. These skills will support children to be successful in school and throughout their life.

What You’ll Do

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
• Foster social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and guidance
• Develop and implement classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
• Plan individual and group age‑appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent‑teacher conferences
• Follow all state regulations and company policies
• Ability to have fun

Requirements

• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
• A strong understanding of child development
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification, orientation training, and mandating reporting training
• Must clear full background check to include fingerprinting
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children from birth through preschool
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of children
• Strong work ethics
• Desire to continue education or willingness to learn

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Access to retirement benefits
• Vacation time accrues up to one week per year with each paycheck
• Sick/personal time accrues up to one week per year with each paycheck
• Paid holidays
• In addition we are closed one week in July for Summer break and one week in December for Winter break.
• Paid professional development days
• Half days are scheduled throughout the year for educators to plan/prep curriculum in their classroom