Teacher

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC; North Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Health insurance

Retirement match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Career development

Licensure supervision

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

DEI committee

Job summary

United Counseling Service of Bennington County Inc in North Bennington, Vermont, seeks a Teacher to develop and implement Head Start curriculum and to engage with families and staff. The role reports to the Education Manager and requires a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with Vermont licensure, with preschool teaching experience preferred.

The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, with Vermont licensure.
• Experience teaching preschool children preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum aligned with Head Start standards.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, staff, and consultants.
• Maintain complete records and ensure student progress is documented.
• Supervise classroom staff and participate in family engagement activities.

Skills

Preschool teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with Vermont licensure

Job description

Teacher

United Counseling Service of Bennington County Inc North Bennington, Vermont, United States

About this position

$1000 Sign-On Bonus

(Must meet qualifications including a Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field.)

Why join UCS?

Since 1958, United Counseling Service (UCS) has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and educational opportunities, we strive to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our team includes professionals from various fields, including administration, clinical services, nursing, education, case management, psychiatry, and direct support, working across 17 facilities throughout Bennington County.As a proud affiliate of Vermont Care Partners —a statewide network of 16 non-profit community-based agencies—we deliver comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental services across Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated team players to join us in making a positive impact and building a stronger community.

UCS Offers Generous 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.