VAC WANTS YOU!
We’re looking for someone who truly loves working with kids and brings positive energy to everything they do. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well as part of a team, and shows up ready to contribute each day. Dependability is a must—you follow through on commitments and take responsibility seriously. Most importantly, you’re eager to grow, open to feedback, and excited to keep learning.
About the Role:
- Positions: Early Education & Care Assistant Teacher
- Location: Rutland, Vermont
- Pay: $19.50 - $23.25 per hour
- Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.
- Supervise and guide assistant teachers, substitutes, and volunteers.
- Maintain an engaging, orderly, and fun classroom environment.
- Follow Vermont State Licensing Regulations and meet renewal requirements.
- Ensure proper identification of individuals picking up children.
- Communicate consistently with families, co-workers, and program leadership.
- Update parent boards and submit monthly reports.
- Foster a safe, supportive atmosphere using positive discipline while upholding professional standards.
- Complete required training, maintain CPR/First Aid certification, and uphold professional standards.
Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of child development, including varying abilities.
- Thorough understanding of child development, to include differing abilities. Required education is as follows: at least a Level III on the VT Early Childhood Career Ladder; or a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education or Child and Family Services and 12 months experience; or Certificate of Completion from the Apprenticeship Program; or Child Care Certificate from CCV and 12 months experience; or successful completion of 21 college credits with early childhood or school age focus and 12 months experience.
- Physically able to move freely, including floor activities.
- Communicates professionally and maintains a safe, engaging learning environment. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- A current, valid driver’s license is required for operating company vehicles and transporting goods, equipment, personnel, or students as part of job responsibilities.
- Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background check to ensure the safety and well-being of students and compliance with school and daycare standards.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical, mental, and emotional requirements will be defined as needed for accommodation.
Benefits:
Supporting children starts with supporting the people who care for them.
We offer one of the most generous paid time off programs in our field — because rest, family time, and personal well-being matter.
All full-time team members receive:
- 192 hours of paid time off annually (vacation, personal, and sick time combined)
- 40 hours of paid bereavement leave
- 120 hours of paid maternity leave
- 10 Paid holidays
In addition, we also offer:
- 403(b) Retirement with employer matching 3.25%
- Health (80/20) and Dental (75/25)
- FREE STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
- Employee assistance and discount programs, heating fuel special pricing, including a 45% childcare discount
- Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement
Apply Today to Make a Difference!
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The principal duties and responsibilities listed above are subject to change.
- Vermont Achievement Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, military status, race, religion, marital status, or any other protected classes under the law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $23.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- child development: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
