Teacher Assistant

Gifford; Randolph (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $4,000

Onsite parking

403b retirement plan

Health plans including dental and view

Tax-saving flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Plan with employer conr

Long and short-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Regular performance reviews

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Gifford is seeking a Teacher Assistant for our Child Enrichment Center in Randolph, VT to support safe, healthy care and development. The role assists in implementing developmentally appropriate activities and providing positive guidance in a play-based setting.

The position emphasizes ensuring children's safety and well-being, with opportunities for professional growth, tuition reimbursement, and a range of health and retirement benefits. Onsite parking is available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 12 months of experience working with groups of children from third grade and younger.
• High School diploma or equivalent; completion of relevant early childhood coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ensure safety, health and well-being of children in care.
• Provide positive guidance and redirection in a play-based environment.

Skills

Child care experience

Positive guidance

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 1/2

45-hour Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals

3-credit college course in child or human development

Job description

Sign-on and Retention Bonuses up to $4,000!

Gifford is seeking a Teacher Assistant to join our Child Enrichment Center in Randolph, VT.

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of children in our care. This position will assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities, and provide positive guidance and redirection as needed in a play-based care and learning environment.

• High School diploma or equivalent, and
  • Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One or Two, preferred;
  • Successful completion of the 45-hour Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course; or
  • Successful completion of a three-credit college course in child or human development related to school age care and education
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• At least 12-months of experience working with groups of children from third grade and younger

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Onsite parking
• 403b retirement plan
• Health plans including dental and vision insurance
• Tax-saving flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Plan with employer contribution
• Long and short-term disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Regular performance reviews
• Learning opportunities

EOE