VRLC MT Early Childhood Educator

This position is part of the Vermont Rural Learning Collective (VRLC). VRLC is a national service program that places Ameri Corps members at educational non-profit Host Sites in Vermont’s most rural communities. VRLC members support their Host Site’s ability to deliver educational programming and services to rural and underserved learners of all ages by creating and facilitating educational programs on a variety of topics, recruiting and engaging volunteers, assisting with Host Site advertising and marketing, and more.

VRLC members will also contribute to their Host Site’s conservation efforts and food security efforts through tasks such as trail maintenance, maintaining community gardens, harvesting crops, and coordinating food drop-offs. VRLC is a learn-by-doing program that supports members in their path to educational and career attainment through personalized direct service experiences and ongoing training, networking, and professional development opportunities offered throughout the service year.

Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium's mission is to inspire appreciation for our place in the natural world and to motivate our stewardship of a healthy planet. The goals of this position are to inspire 4-8 year olds about the natural world through direct service. This service includes instruction on specific subjects as laid out by the Director of Education.

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• Assist staff in facilitating nature-based education camp for children ages 4 to 8
• Plan and provide daily STEAM activities for extended day camp program (12pm-3pm)
• Assist with butterfly house maintenance, including watering plants and caring for the butterflies
• Help keep classroom attractive and organized to maximize student learning opportunities
• Exhibit enthusiasm for our mission of “supporting and building on the child’s innate interest in exploring the natural world” through playing outdoors and & engaging children in nature based activities

• Housing
• Living Allowance
• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours

• Children/Youth
• Environment
• Education
• Community and Economic Development

• General Skills
• Team Work
• Public Speaking
• Communications
• Writing/Editing
• Leadership
• Computers/Technology
• Youth Development
• Recruitment
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Education
• Conflict Resolution

Program Type:
Ameri Corps State / National

Program: VRLC MT Early Childhood Educator

Program Start/End Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/14/2026

Work Schedule:

Summer

Education level:
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement:
Minimum: 17 Maximum:
None

Program Locations: VERMONT

Languages:

English

Accepting Applications:
From 03/06/2026 To 05/19/2026

Jen Jones
1001 College Road
Lyndonville VT 05851

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