Early Education Inclusion Aide
$500 Sign-On Bonus | Full-Time or Part-Time | Summer 2026 & 2026-2027 School Year
Make a lasting difference in the life of one child.
Beaver Brook Children's School is seeking a compassionate, patient, and dependable Inclusion and Support Aide to provide one-on-one support for a four-year-old child beginning in our fully outdoor nature-based summer camp and continuing into the 2026-2027 school year in our Nature-Immersion Prekindergarten program.
This position may be full-time or part-time depending on the candidate's availability and the child's schedule. The successful candidate will work closely with our teaching team while building a consistent, supportive relationship with one child.
$500 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.
Located in Wilmington, Vermont, Beaver Brook Children's School is a nonprofit childcare and preschool program rooted in community, nature, and hands-on learning. Children spend much of each day outdoors exploring, playing, and learning through authentic experiences in nature.
What You'll Do
- Provide one-on-one support to help a child successfully participate in daily routines, classroom activities, and outdoor experiences.
- Support transitions throughout the day by implementing individualized accommodations and proactive strategies.
- Foster emotional regulation through co-regulation, modeling, coaching, and relationship-based practices.
- Encourage the child's independence while supporting meaningful participation with peers.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure consistency and success.
- Maintain daily documentation and prepare weekly narrative progress reports.
Qualifications
- Experience working with young children in a childcare, preschool, school, or therapeutic setting.
- Patient, calm, and relationship-centered approach to supporting children.
- Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of working with young children, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, and walking over uneven terrain.
Preferred
- Coursework or degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
- Experience supporting children with developmental, behavioral, or social-emotional needs.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed, stregths-based, or relationship-based practices.
We Welcome Candidates Who
- Believe every child deserves individualized support to thrive.
- Are patient, flexible, and reflective.
- Enjoy spending time outdoors in all seasons.
- Value teamwork and are eager to learn alongside experienced educators.
We Provide
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling options
- $500 sign-on bonus paid after 3 months
- Paid professional development
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR training
- Required state trainings
- Background check and fingerprinting costs covered
To learn more about our philosophy and programs, visit www.beaverbrookschool.com.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
