Lead PreK Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

VT Saves Retirement Plan

Health insurance stipend

Job summary

Rutland County Parent Child Center in Rutland, Vermont, seeks nurturing Early Childhood Educators for our 5 STAR preschool. Lead Teachers plan developmentally appropriate curricula for ages 3–5 and partner with families to support child growth.

We welcome applicants with center experience and VT qualifications; licensing endorsements are preferred. Benefits include professional development support and a schedule focused on daily interactions with children and families.

Qualifications

• Must qualify as at least a Teacher Associate per VT childcare regulations.
• Center-based experience preferred.
• Minimum 21 college credits in early education.
• Agency of Education Teaching License endorsement in ECE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage classroom materials and cleanliness.
• Maintain frequent communications with families.
• Support smooth daily transitions and follow center policies.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Child engagement

Family communication

Classroom management

Professional development

Education

Teacher Associate (VT regs)

21 college credits in early education

Agency of Education ECE license endorsement (preferred)

Job description

About This Role

Join a team committed to supporting the whole family in their parenting journey! Rutland County Parent Child Center is seeking nurturing and collaborative Early Childhood Educators for our location located in Rutland, Vermont. We are dedicated to helping young children develop and grow in a safe, nurturing environment, recognizing individual strengths, creating trusting relationships, and partnering with families and communities to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. RCPCC uses a 2-Gen approach, working with both families and children simultaneously to identify needs and align programming to deliver services for long-term impacts. Our 5 STAR preschool space on Chaplin Ave is ready to welcome a prek lead teacher. All Early Educators on this site work directly with young children, ages 3-5. Lead Teachers plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet objectives through hands-on, play-based activities. Classroom environments are created to engage children using philosophies ranging from Montessori to Reggio Emelia. RCPCC participates in Universal Preschool with the state of Vermont, contracting with local districts.

RCPCC is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. RCPCC embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

What You'll Do

General responsibilities include

• Implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with families.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transitions
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Qualifications

Degrees are preferred but not required. MUST QUALIFY AS AT LEAST A TEACHER ASSOCIATE PER VT CHILDCARE REGULATIONS. This includes a year of experience in a center-based setting AND at least 21 college credits in early education. Please ensure you resume is up-to-date to be considered for an initial interview. Those with a minimum of 12 credits are also welcome to apply with a plan for continued education.

Preference will be given to those who hold an Agency of Education Teaching License with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education.

~The state of Vermont has made a renewed commitment to assisting educators in Early Childhood Education in obtaining their degrees. This is the PERFECT opportunity to continue in the industry while taking advantage of the financial supports the state now has to offer. Our agency is committed to assisting teachers in their professional development goals!~

Candidates must be caring and compassionate, have strong communication skills with both adults and children, extraordinary patience, and a passion to serve families and the community.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• VT Saves Retirement Plan
• Health insurance stipend