Assistant Teacher @ Child Care Center

Overview

Summary ***$600 signing bonus if you stay on staff for 6 months ($100 per month for 6 months)***

We are seeking 1 assistant teacher at our child care center in Woodstock, Vermont (The Mill School). This position will require a commitment of 40 hours per week. Your expected hours are 9am-5pm but your shift may change depending on center needs. To learn more about us, please visit

• At least twenty (20) years of age, high school graduate or GED, and meets one of the following qualifications:
• At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Three (3) Certificate; or
• At least an associate degree from an accredited college with a major in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
• At least a Certificate of Completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program; or
• At least a Child Care Certificate from the Community College of Vermont and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
• At least successful completion of twenty-one (21) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.

• At least twenty (20) years of age and meets one of the following qualifications:
• At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Four (4) A or B Certificate; or
• At least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, Special Education with a birth to eight (8) years of age focus, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
• At least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with at least thirty (30) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
• Hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education.

• Classroom prep (light cleaning)
• Excellent communication with director and parents
• Supervise and monitor the safety of children
• Prepare children for snacktime (snack provided by parent)
• Help children keep good hygiene
• Organize activities or implement a curriculum that allows children to learn about the world and explore their interests
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring potential problems to the attention of parents or guardians
• Keep records of children's progress, routines, and interests

Please see job description. Pay is based on education and experience.

Fun & eager to help. Team player and flexibility are must-haves.

• Higher pay than other local centers
• 1+ week paid vacation around Christmas / New Years upon employment
• 1 week paid vacation in the spring
• 1 additional week paid vacation after 6 months
• Another additional week paid vacation after 1 year
• Paid sick time policy