Pre-K Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Wellness program

Professional development/training

Paid holidays

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc in Essex Junction, VT is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher to join our warm, supportive environment. You will create a safe, engaging classroom where children learn through play and an emergent curriculum that adapts to their interests and needs.

As a valued team member, you’ll build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, participate in ongoing training, and support a smooth transition to kindergarten. A VT-appropriate credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• VT regulations require Teacher Associate or higher.
• Associates degree in early education or related field with 1 year experience.
• Certificate from Childcare Apprenticeship Program.
• CCV childcare certificate with 1 year experience.
• 21 credits with early childhood or school-age focus and 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for children to grow and learn.
• Follow an emergent based curriculum and plan around group interests and needs.
• Observe children and tailor curriculum to individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team.
• Prepare children for Kindergarten and support transitions.

Skills

Building relationships

Compassionate

Empathetic

Team player

Flexible

Education

Teacher Associate or higher per VT regulations

Associate degree concentration in Early Education / Child Development / Elementary Education / Child & Family Services

Certificate from Childcare Apprenticeship Program

Childcare certificate from CCV with 1 year experience

21 college credits focused on early childhood or school-age care with 1 year experience

Job description

Become an important part of our amazing Teaching Team! We are looking for a Teacher to join us in our warm, supportive environment where the care of our Teachers is just as important to us as the care provided for our children. We are a licensed, four-star childcare center in Essex Jct., providing a "home away from home" where children are given the opportunity to learn and grow.

Qualities that we look for in our Teachers:

• The ability to build positive relationships
• Compassionate, empathetic, and strong role model for children
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
• Team oriented - flexible & reliable
• At least one year of experience working with young children

What we offer

• Paid time off (illnesses, vacations, personal time, etc.)
• Staff wellness program
• Paid orientation & professional development/training
• Paid holidays and in-service days

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to meeting you!

What You'll Do

We are looking for a teacher with a passion for teaching and readiness to prepare our kids with the best possible start for Kindergarten! Our teachers are responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for the children to grow and learn. We follow an emergent based curriculum and believe that children learn best through play. The perfect candidate will be comfortable making observations and planning the curriculum around the groups interest and needs as well as meeting individual needs.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teacher Associate or higher per VT regulations
• An associate degree with a concentration in Early Education, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child & Family Services, and at least 1 year working with children grade 3 or younger
• Certificate of completion from the Childcare Apprenticeship Program
• Childcare certificate from CCV with 1 year of experience working with children grade 3 or younger
• Successful completion of 21 college credits with an early childhood or school-age focus and 1 year experience working with children from grade 3 or younger