VIP's onsite daycare is seeking a qualifiedLead Child Care Teacherto join our team of passionate child care providers. Our ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in the early childhood field as well as child-focused, creative, and compassionate!
For 33 years the Roots Child Development Centerhas been nurturing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Colchester, VT. It is our mission to provide each child with a high quality, educational, play-based program that will foster their individual creativity and curiosity. We strive to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone feels that their needs are valued and understood. We view families as the experts on their own child and ourselves as the experts on early childhood education. Roots is housed within the headquarters of Vermont Information Processing and is currently attended by 50+ children of VIP employees.
Position Type:Full Time
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop age-appropriate lessons and activities that promote and support the building of social skills, practical capabilities and self-esteem
Collaborate with lead teachers to supervise, guide and encourage children's learning and development
Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times
Communicate with parents regularly on their child's day to day progress
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
1-2 years of relevant childcare experience working with groups of children from grade 3 or younger
Demonstrated interest and ability to work with young children
Knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood development
Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team
Effective and strong communication skills, written and verbal
Willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the program
Ability to lift 25-30 lbs
Ability to squat, kneel, sit on the floor, as well as speak with children and families to ensure the health and safety of each child
Meets at least one (1) of the following qualifications:21 college credits in early childhood education or related fieldOR
Associates Degree from an accredited college in early childhood education or related field OR
Completed certification in one of the following: Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program, Child Care Certificate form the Community College of Vermont, or Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 3 Certificate
VIP and Roots Daycare prioritize a healthy work/life balance and is thoroughly invested in the health and well being of their employees.
Our benefits package is impossible to beat!! Full time benefits include:
BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance
3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 6 Paid Holidays & 4 Paid Floating Holidays
Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
401k and Profit Sharing
Life and Disability Insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Professional Development training hours
On-site Fitness Center
Discounted Gym Membership to the Edge
On-site Cafe serving breakfast, lunch & snacks
On-site Health Clinic for employees and their families
All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.
