Ascension Childcare, Inc Hiring for PreK Teacher Job at Shelburne, VT Full Time

Ascension Childcare, Inc is seeking an experienced PreK Educator to join and compliment our experienced, diverse, and dedicated teaching team. We are an established, NAEYC accredited, 5 STAR, SEED & Sew certified early education program in Shelburne that currently serves 55 children. We implement play-based, emergent curriculum, building experiences and exploration opportunities for children based on their curiosities about the world around them! We implement anti-bias education, ensuring we honor and value each child, each family, and each staff member. We foster a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment for all staff.

Duties

This teacher will educate and care for up to 10 children, ages 4-5. As teacher, you will implement emergent curriculum incorporating provocation and observation in your planning. As a Universal PreK Partner Program, PreK teachers use the domains of the Vermont Early Learning Standards as guidance for their curriculum.
Patience, compassion, creativity and knowledge of young children are essential to success. Teachers work in partnership with families and colleagues.

Requirements

Must have an ability to multitask, provide constant supervision, and engage children with creative and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities. Strong classroom management skills are important. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are desired. Ability to play, anticipate, observe, create, and laugh are a must!

We expect all Ascension staff to use positive, encouraging language with children and implement positive behavior management strategies. Applicants must have experience with or willingness to learn about anti-bias education.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be available for full time employment between the hours of 7:30-5:30, M-F.

Nice To Haves

A sense of humor
An ECE teaching license
Vermont Orientation Training and Mandated Reporter Training Certificates
SEED & Sew Certification

Benefits

In addition to a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment, we offer a suite of benefits.

• Competitive pay (our minimum wage is $17/hr), with a guaranteed cost of living annual salary increase
• Regular schedules with guaranteed lunch breaks
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Generous time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• $2500 annual health benefit stipend
• Vision and Dental coverage
• Short term disability, with options to opt into additional coverage
• Mental health support, legal counseling, and financial management counseling
• 50% tuition discount for staff children enrolled in the program
• An administration that values work/life balance and actively promotes self-care and personal wellness for each staff

-A beautiful work environment – well stocked resource room for classroom materials, an indoor gross motor space, an expansive outdoor play area, and staff resource/break room

• We encourage leadership and personal growth in the profession and support that through coaching, mentoring, and educational opportunities.