Infant Toddler Teacher

Capstone Community Action, Inc.; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Capstone Community Action, Inc. in Vermont seeks an Infant and Toddler Teacher to support early learning for infants and toddlers, with a CDA credential or equivalent and coursework in ECD focused on infant-toddler development.

The role offers a 40-hour week, full-time benefits (401k with match, health, dental, vision, life insurance), paid holidays, and a supportive team dedicated to family and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• CD A credential or comparable credential is required.
• Training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.

Responsibilities

• Champion Positive Life Choices and Guidance
• Create Joyful Learning Experiences
• Keep Little Ones Safe, Loved & Thriving
• Support and Empower Child, Families and the Community

Skills

CDA credential

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

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.

Qualifications

• Qualifications:**The required minimum qualifications for the Infant and Toddler Teacher include a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, and training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.

What Youll Do

• Champion Positive Life Choices and Guidance
• Create Joyful Learning Experiences
• Keep Little Ones Safe, Loved & Thriving
• Support and Empower Child, Families and the Community

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay***: $23.65-$31.58 per hour!
• 40-hour week*-> Monday through Friday!
• Full Time Benefits:***401K with Employer Match, Health, Dental, and
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous Time Off including Paid Holidays

Professional Development!

Preferred Experience Requests

• Experience Working With Infants And Toddlers Is Strongly Preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with young children and adults.
• Working knowledge of community resources, parenting issues, adult learning styles, and sensitivity to the needs of low-income families.
• Must be able to evacuate infants and toddlers from the building in a timely, efficient manner.
• Must be able to assist toddlers in navigating stairs, playground equipment and changing tables.
• Must be able to quickly catch up to a fleeing toddler.
• Reliable transportation, valid Vermont driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Commitment to a flexible work schedule
• Commitment to working as part of a local team and acceptance of supervision.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application

Capstone is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Agency does 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.