General Educator Teacher Position

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR Join Our Team! General Educator Teacher Position $500 sign-on bonus awarded upon successful completion of a 75-day probationary period, along with other bonus opportunities! 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: •Position: General Educator at Sheldon Academy •Location: Rutland, VT 05701 (Relocation required) •Pay: $23.25 per hour - $24.50 per hour depending on License •Hours: Work 8-hour day shifts (Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm) for a 10-month position, following the school calendar for seasonal breaks and federal holidays. Key Responsibilities: •Deliver direct instruction in core subjects using a team approach. •Plan, implement, and monitor curriculum based on Vermont State standards, modifying lesson plans as needed. •Maintain organized educational materials and accurate student records. •Attend student meetings and consult with outside school districts/agencies. •Collaborate with the educational team and implement therapeutic methods for student success and safety. Qualifications: •B.S. or B.A. in relevant subject area with VT Teaching License (K-8) and valid Vermont driver’s license. •2 years of experience with behaviorally/emotionally disturbed children. •Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills. •Strong knowledge of core subjects (e.g., Math, Science, English) and understanding of learning, emotional-behavioral challenges, and developmental disabilities. •Proficient in behavior intervention techniques, relationship management, and emergency response, with basic computer proficiency. 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 •Free breakfast & lunch •Bonuses •Union position Apply Today to Make a Difference! 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.

Salary : $39,060 - $41,160