Nature-Based Infant/Toddler Teacher – Outdoor Learning

Acquire4Hire; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days paid leave

23+ paid days for closures

Professional development opportunities

Direct Primary Care Plan

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

50% childcare discount

Job summary

Turtle Island Children's Center in Montpelier, Vermont, is seeking a dedicated early childhood professional to join our year-round program for infants through pre-kindergarten.

Hours are 8:00am to 3:30pm, and you will work with a team of educators, volunteers and substitute teachers to provide a safe, nature-based learning environment that supports social, emotional and cognitive development. Competitive benefits include paid leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with infant/toddler group care.
• 21 credits in ECE or Level 3 within 90 days of hire.
• Understanding developmental needs from birth to 18 months; responsive to intellectual, emotional and social needs.
• Team player with flexibility and collaborative mindset.
• Love and respect for children and early childhood education.
• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Able to kneel, bend, squat, lift up to 30 lbs.
• Meet annual professional development requirements per Vermont regulations.
• Willingness to continue education in ECE or related field.
• Complete First Aid/CPR training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, safe, and healthy environments for infants and toddlers.
• Collaborate with volunteers and teachers to follow guidelines and expectations.
• Observe and document children's learning to support emergent curriculum.
• Coordinate with co-teacher to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and families.
• Facilitate parent-teacher conferences biannually.
• Actively supervise children to keep them safe at all times.
• Create and maintain a clean, organized, welcoming classroom.

Skills

Infant/toddler care

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Professional development mindset

Education

21 credits in ECE or Career Ladder Level 3

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Job description

Turtle Island Children's Center in Montpelier, Vermont, is seeking a dedicated early childhood professional to join our year-round program for infants through pre-kindergarten.

Hours are 8:00am to 3:30pm, and you will work with a team of educators, volunteers and substitute teachers to provide a safe, nature-based learning environment that supports social, emotional and cognitive development. Competitive benefits include paid leave and professional development opportunities.