Lead and Assistant Teacher: Preschool

Child Care Resources Inc; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking passionate lead and assistant teachers for preschool classrooms. This role emphasizes individual-child planning through an emergent curriculum, ensuring that every child feels valued and respected. Ideal candidates will have a background in Early Childhood Education, with a minimum of an Associate's Degree or relevant credits. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young children while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Comprehensive benefits are provided after a probationary period, making this an exciting opportunity for dedicated educators.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training allowance

401k with company match

Costco membership

Childcare discounts

Additional paid days off for birthday

Additional paid days off for work anniversary

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's Degree in ECE or 30 credits in ECE/related fields required.
• Experience in Early or Elementary Education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily activities and routines for young children.
• Communicate effectively with families and follow established educational philosophies.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Curriculum planning

Reggio-inspired philosophy

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

BA in ECE or related field

21 credits in ECE or related fields

Job description

Summary

Williston Enrichment Center is hiring lead and assistant teachers for our preschool classrooms.

We focus on individual-child planning utilizing emergent curriculum. We believe in honoring children, and one of our core values as an organization is ensuring that all of our children, teachers, and families feel heard, valued, and respected. We are also strong advocates for the field of Early Childhood Education and we work as an organization to bring much needed change to the profession.

Applicants must love working with kids, have experience working with groups of children, and have education/training in the field of early education. We are looking for someone with experience working with children and education in the field of Early or Elementary Education (includes degrees, trainings, certifications, coursework, etc.). Applicants should have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in ECE or at least 30 credits in ECE/related fields. We are, however, willing to consider other applicants if ability, attitude, and temperament are a good fit with our center, our values, and our beliefs. We are looking for lead teachers, licensed teachers, assistant teachers, and we will consider part-time and full-time teachers.

Extensive benefits package after probationary period, including medical/dental/vision coverage, 401k with company match, paid vacation/sick/holiday, and other benefits as well.

Duties

Plan and implement daily activities, curriculum, and routines for young children. Communicate with families, follow a Reggio-inspired philosophy, perform all routines as needed for working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with experience working with children and education in the field of Early or Elementary Education (includes degrees, trainings, certifications, coursework, etc.). Applicants should have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in ECE or at least 21 credits in ECE/related fields. We are, however, willing to consider other applicants if ability, attitude, and temperament are a good fit with our center, our values, and our beliefs.

Nice To Haves

Lead Teacher:

• BA in ECE or related field
• or
• AA in ECE or related field and 2+ years experience working with children birth - age 8
• or
• 21 related Credits in ECE or related field

Assistant Teacher:

Willing to work toward the above

Benefits

After probationary period:

• medical, dental, vision insurance
• paid time off: sick and vacation
• training allowance
• retirement plan with company match (after one year)
• Costco membership (after three years)
• childcare discounts
• two additional paid days off for birthday and work anniversary