Teacher

United Counseling Service; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Free clinical supervision towards licensure

Job summary

A community support organization in Bennington, Vermont, is seeking a dedicated Teacher to develop and implement preschool curriculum for Head Start. This role involves working closely with children and families, ensuring an inclusive environment, and maintaining records as required by regulations. The ideal candidate needs a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and strong communication skills. This position offers a $1000 sign-on bonus and numerous employee benefits, including generous paid time off and insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with Vermont licensure required.
• Experience teaching preschool children preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum for Head Start.
• Provide preschool educational opportunities.
• Communicate with children, parents, center staff, and consultants.

Skills

Excellent time management

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education

Vermont licensure in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

$1000 Sign-On Bonus – Must meet qualifications including a Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

Objective/Purpose

The Teacher's responsibilities include the development and implementation of curriculum to meet the philosophies and goals of Head Start. They should be able to communicate well with children, their parents, center staff, and consultants. Provide pre-school educational opportunities. The Teacher will report directly to the Education Manager.

Major Responsibilities

Education

Develops and implements appropriate curriculum, using classroom data, consistent with guidelines provided in the Head Start Performance Standards ensuring that all of the Head Start content areas are integrated into the curriculum. Required to complete home visits and family conferences to ensure that each family has adequate information about their child's Head Start experience. Complete required observations and assessments and required screenings both behavioral and developmental. Create and maintain an atmosphere in which children and their parents feel welcome, valued, comfortable, and secure. Use positive reinforcement guidance to help children develop positive self-esteem and the ability to become self-disciplined. Attends Individualized Education Plan meetings as required. Encourages parents to participate in their child's educational activities.

Work with Staff/Consultants/Specialists

Works closely with Program and Content Area Managers to ensure effective and coordinated delivery of services to families. Attends staff meetings and utilizes staff development opportunities. Collaborate with consultants and specialists in an on-going manner to ensure delivery of services geared to the individual needs of each child enrolled. To meet changing needs of families, it may be necessary to schedule meetings and family events after regular hours.

Recordkeeping

Maintains complete records for each child enrolled as required by federal and state regulations. Maintains accurate attendance records and keeps records as requested by the director. Keeps a record of every contact with parents and other agencies regarding each enrolled child. Ensures BFIS credential account is up to date.

Housekeeping

Ensure the safety of children at all times by maintaining a safe physical environment. Adhere to all regulations regarding physical safety, evacuation procedures, fire drills, etc.

Families

Encourages parents to be involved with the program in an on-going manner. Act as a liaison and advocate for families and their needs. Works with FSW to plan family events. May need to work after hours to meet the families’ changing needs.

Supervision of Classroom

Classroom supervision of teacher assistant, student teachers, interns, or volunteers within classroom duties. Includes teacher assistant, volunteers, and interns in curriculum planning. Ensure that children are supervised at all times.

* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with Vermont licensure in Early Childhood Education;
• Experience teaching pre-school children preferred.
• Vermont AOE Teacher License preferred, or apply within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work independently. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.