Head Start Infant Toddler Teaching Assistant

Capstone Community Action, Inc.; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Capstone Community Action, Inc. in Vermont seeks a Teaching Assistant for the Infant & Toddler classroom to support Teachers and work directly with children in a nurturing, safe setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a team to implement high-quality learning activities and the ability to engage families as partners in early learning. The position requires a CDA credential or enrollment in an undergraduate program toward an associate or bachelor's degree, with preferred experience in

Qualifications

• CDA credential or enrollment in a CDA program to be completed within 2 years.
• Experience with infants and toddlers strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Excellent communication with children and adults.
• Engage in nurturing interactions with children.
• Facilitate child-centered learning experiences.
• Engage with diverse populations and people with low incomes.
• Meet physical demands of caring for young children in a center setting.

Skills

Infants & toddlers experience

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

CDA credential or enrollment in CDA program

Undergraduate program toward associate/bachelor's degree

Job description

Since 1965, Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving economic and housing stability and rising out of poverty. Capstones early childhood education and family services are central to its mission, offering center-based and home-based Head Start and Early Head Start programs that support positive child, family, and community outcomes that use a whole-child approach and actively engage parents as partners in their childrens early learning and development. Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive? Join our team as a Teaching Assistant and make a meaningful helping children succeed in a nurturing early childhood environment. If you’re compassionate, organized, and enjoy building relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Position

Our Lamoille County Integrated Services Center is one of Capstones center-based programs for young children, offering full day and high-quality services. A Teaching Assistant position is currently available in the Infant & Toddler classroom to work collaboratively with and support the team in all classroom activities. Teaching Assistants work directly with children and assist Teachers in facilitating nurturing, and appropriate activities and learning experiences in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

The required, minimum qualifications for the Infant and Toddler Teaching Assistant include a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (or equivalent, state-awarded credential), or enrollment in an undergraduate program leading to an associate or bachelors degree or a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years. Experience working with infants and toddlers is a strongly preferred qualification.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay: $18.09 - $20.83 per hour!

40-hour Week → Monday through Friday!

Full Time Benefits:

• 401K with Employer Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous Time Off including Paid Holidays

Responsibilities & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills with both young children and adults.
• Demonstrated competency in engaging in effective, nurturing interactions with children.
• Ability to facilitate appropriate, child-centered learning experiences.
• Positive regard for and ability to engage with diverse populations and people with low incomes.
• Ability to meet physical demands of working with young children in a center-based setting, including regularly lifting 50-60 pounds; frequently standing, walking, climbing, stooping/bending, squatting/crouching; and occasionally running/sprinting.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with a team toward shared goals and objectives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Capstone is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Agency does not discriminate based on any characteristic or legally protected status by federal, state and local laws. This applies to all of Capstones employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, or any terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or at 802-479-1053.