What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher Position! position at Vermont Achievement Center, Inc.?
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About Us:
- Vermont Achievement Center, Inc. (VAC), serving Rutland and Vermont since 1937.
- Offers innovative programs in special and early education, child care, water safety, and aqua therapy.
- Impacts over 7,000 children and families annually.
About the Role:
- Positions: Assistant Teacher – Clubhouse
- Location: Rutland, Vermont
- Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour
- Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating, implementing, and managing lesson plans, including taking over in the Lead Teacher's absence.
- Maintain a safe, engaging, and orderly environment while adhering to Vermont State Licensing Regulations.
- Ensure effective communication with families and co-workers, and assist with updating parent boards and assessments.
- Create a supportive atmosphere using positive discipline and represent the program positively in the community.
- Complete required training, maintain certifications, and ensure the safe pick-up of children.
Qualifications:
- Thorough understanding of child development, including differing abilities, with required qualifications (VT Early Childhood Career Ladder Level I or II, or equivalent).
- Ability to lift and carry a 30-pound child and change positions freely.
- Strong professional communication with staff, clients, and the public.
- Ability to maintain a safe, organized classroom environment that fosters learning and socialization.
Benefits:
- 403(b) Retirement with employer matching
- Health, Dental, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and parental leave)
- Employee assistance and discount programs, including a 45% childcare discount
- Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement
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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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16
