Job Description:
The Alburgh Family Clubhouse is seeking a passionate, dedicated Lead Teacher who wants to have full time summer work and to potentially work after school during the school year. This position will likely work with school age children from K-5th grade and may assist with younger children as needed.
As the lead teacher in a play-based classroom, you will design and implement a high-quality early learning experience that supports children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. You will foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom while building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Our ideal candidate has experience working directly with children. Familiarity with state licensing regulations, Vermont Early Learning Standards, and high quality program assessment tools, such as CLASS and NAEYC, is preferred.
Staff will be assigned to a shift within program hours over the summer. Program hours are 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM . Please review the minimum requirements to ensure you have the education required for this position.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee curriculum planning, classroom management, collaboration with colleagues, and adherence to VT Licensing Regulations and Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS).
- Maintain an open, friendly, and positive relationship with each child.
- Supervise children AT ALL TIMES when in the classroom or outside - including, but not limited to, during meal times, rest time, and free play.
- Use observation and assessment tools (such as ASQ & TSG) to document each child's growth and learning.
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and interactions such as playing on the floor, initiating songs, games, and positive encouragement.
- Work on a team to support the needs of the classroom and the individual children; including communication about daily tasks which may include diapering, feeding, cleaning, nap supervision, and preparing for activities.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions, conferences, and developmental summaries.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center as well as throughout the day.
- Inspect the school site and equipment for potential safety hazards; taking corrective action or informing the Executive or Assistant Director to prevent injuries.
- Be aware at all times of health and safety concerns for children in your care - initiate referrals with Executive or Assistant Director.
- Maintain open lines of communication with peers and administration.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain ongoing professional development requirements and a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality. improvement and professional growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least twenty (20) years of age and be a high school graduate or completed GED
AND HAVE:
- Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Three (3) Certificate; or
- An Associates Degree with a concentration in Early Education, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child & Family Services, and at least 1 year working with children grade 3 or younger; or
- Certificate of completion from the Childcare Apprenticeship Program; or
- Childcare certificate from CCV with 1 year of experience working with children grade 3 or younger; or
- Successful completion of 21 college credits with an early childhood or school-age focus and 1 year experience working with children from grade 3 or younger.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with assessment tools such as Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG)
- Experience with early childhood quality assessment programs, such as VT STARS, CLASS, National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation, Teachstone’s Classroom Assessment Scoring System, Infant/Toddler Environmental Scale, and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale
- Formal training or certification experience in trauma-informed care, basic specialized care, or social work. Including completion of professional development or coursework in trauma-informed practices.
- Completion of DEI-specific training, coursework, or certification, with a minimum of 40 hours or the equivalent of a college course.
- Completion of any of the following: Vermont Afterschool Foundations Certificate, Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate, Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate, Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential.
For more information visit: https://www.alburghfamilyclubhouse.com/jobs
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
