Summary: Oak Hill Children's Center is a high-quality program (5 STARS in Vermont's Step Ahead Recognition System) located at 72 School House Road, Pownal, Vermont. Oak Hill serves children from the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years. Oak Hill is a Head Start/Early Head Start Partner, a Specialized Child Care Provider and a founding member of the Bennington County Farm to Early Childhood Collaborative. Curriculum combines the Vermont Early Learning Standards, The Creative Curriculum and emerging child interests.Applicants should have experience working with young children.
Candidates should be empathetic, compassionate and show respect for all. Applicants need to work collaboratively with teachers and communicate effectively with families. Experience with special needs and those suffering from early trauma preferred. Candidates should be reliable, positive, understand the importance of play and embrace the concept that childhood is a messy business.
A love of young children is a must. Candidates must be 18 years of age and have at least a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a background check, have a flexible schedule and be willing to complete required training.Application should include resume, cover letter and three references. Please call (802) 823-7839 for more information.Duties: - Fill in for classroom teachers who are absent and/or provide breaks to classroom teachers- Provide high-quality care and education to young children- Follow all Vermont Child Care Licensing regulations- Complete necessary trainings- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with children, families, staff and specialists
