Assistant Teacher Pre-K

Job Description

Join our Team! Assistant Teacher $500 sign-on bonus awarded upon successful completion of a 75-day probationary period, along with other bonus opportunities. About Us The Vermont Achievement Center, Inc., a 501(c) 3 charitable organization has been serving the needs of children and families throughout the Rutland region and Vermont since 1937. VAC continues to offer innovative and responsive programs in special education, early education and child care, as well as water safety and aqua therapy. The programs provided by VAC touch the lives of more than 7,000 children and families throughout our region each year. About You Responsible for the care of the children in classroom; maintain a safe, nurturing and clean play environment, assisting in planning and carrying out planned activities; communication with families about child's day. This position is meant to support the Lead Teacher.

• Assists in creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.
• Takes over lesson planning and implementation when the Lead Teacher is absent.
• Maintains an orderly, active, and fun environment while engaging with children.
• Adheres to Vermont State Licensing Regulations and meets renewal requirements.
• Continuously identifies unfamiliar individuals picking up clients.
• Maintains open communication with families and co-workers.
• Assists in updating parent boards monthly.
• Helps Lead Teacher with semi-annual assessments.
• Creates a safe, caring, and supportive atmosphere for children, using positive discipline and attending client meetings when necessary.
• Positively represents the program to the community and maintains appropriate teacher/child ratios. Required Skills & Experience Knowledge
• Thorough understanding of child development, including differing abilities.
• Education requirements: oLevel III on the VT Early Childhood Career Ladder oOR Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Services 12 months experience oOR Certificate of Completion from the Apprenticeship Program oOR Child Care Certificate from CCV 12 months experience oOR 21 college credits with early childhood or school-age focus 12 months experience Skills
• Ability to pick up and carry a 30-pound child
• Ability to change positions freely, including getting up and down from the floor
• Professional communication with staff, clients, and the public
• Maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment that promotes learning, growth, and socialization for children Email Melinda Pearson @ mpearson@vacvt.org or apply through www.vacvt.org Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The principal duties and responsibilities listed above are subject to change. Vermont Achievement Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, military status, race, religion, marital status, or any other protected classes under the law.