Teacher/Teacher Associate

Summary

Little Branches Learning Center, located in Woodstock, VT, is a faith-based early education center. We currently serve children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, in addition to children in our after-school program, and summer program, up to second grade. Our commitment to excellence in early childhood education is rooted in Christian Values, ensuring that little ones not only receive care, but also experience a nurturing atmosphere that fosters holistic development. Little Branches Learning Center is a specialized early education center, welcoming children of all abilities to an inclusive environment. We also have a Family Support Program that strives to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to each family.

We are looking for a highly motivated full-time Teacher or Teacher Associate to join our teaching community. As a Teacher or Teacher Associate, your daily interactions with the children will help to create a caring and safe environment and assist in activities to engage them in learning. You will use your ability to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. You will demonstrate love, kindness and patience in all interactions with children.

Your schedule would be Monday through Friday ranging from 8am to 5pm. We have flexibility with start and end times, depending on your availability. This is a 30-40 hour per week position.

Duties

• Variety of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, etc.
• Implement a high-quality, faith-informed educational program
• Develop positive relationships with families, children, and staff
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities based on approved curriculum
• Supervise actitives to ensure safety of the children
• Maintain overall organization and cleanliness of the classrooms
• Attend schedule staff meetings and in-service workshops
• Complete at least 15 hours of approved professional development annually

Requirements

Teacher:

• Be at least 20 years old
• Have one of the following:

• At least a Vermont Early Childhood Ladder Career Ladder Level Four, A or B certificate
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or Child and Family Services; and at least 12 months experience working with children from grade 3 or younger
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college with at least 30 college credits in early childhood or school age and at least 12 months experience with children from grade 3 or younger
• Hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education

• Clear background check and fingerprinting through the Child Development Division
• Complete Vermont Orientation training online prior to being left alone with children
• Complete Vermont Mandated Reporter training for child abuse and neglect
• Obtain certification in pediatric first aid and infant/child CPR within 6 months of date of hire
• Be able to lift 35 pounds or more
• Be able to move equipment or furniture for classroom activities and routine cleaning

Teacher Associate:

• Be at least 20 years old
• Be a high school graduate or have completed a GED
• Have one of the following:

• At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Three Certificate
• At least an associate degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or Child and Family Services; and at least 12 months experience working with children from grade 3 or younger
• At least a Certificate of Completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program
• At least a Child Care Certificate from the Community College of Vermont and at least 12 months experience working with children from grade 3 or younger
• At least successful completion of 21 college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least 12 months experience working with children from grade 3 or younger

• Clear background check and fingerprinting through the Child Development Division
• Complete Vermont Orientation training online prior to being left alone with children
• Complete Vermont Mandated Reporter training for child abuse and neglect
• Obtain certification in pediatric first aid and infant/child CPR within 6 months of date of hire
• Be able to lift 35 pounds or more
• Be able to move equipment or furniture for classroom activities and routine cleaning

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Educational: paid trainings, college tuition assistance
• Staff tuition discount