Teacher Assistant
About This Role
Hunger Mountain Children's Center, a non-profit child care and preschool, is seeking an energetic Teacher Assistant/Floater to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a reliable and motivated educator to work with children from infants to age five in a play-based environment. The Teacher Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being, and health of children while supporting classroom teachers by creating a caring and safe environment and assisting in activities to improve the overall quality of education. They must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.
What You'll Do
- Cover for teachers during breaks, vacations, sick days, planning time, etc.
- Ensure safety of classroom and children at all times
- Help children maintain healthy hygiene and change diapers
- Communicate and build relationships with children and families
- Help manage the appearance and cleanliness of the facility
- Abide by Vermont Licensing Regulations
Requirements
The candidate must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma. We are willing to train the right individual.
Nice to Have
- The ideal candidate will have completed the state's Fundamentals in Early Childhood Education class or a 3 credit course in early childhood education - or able to complete the class within 6 months
- An added bonus would be an Early Childhood Apprenticeship Certificate, Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and/or qualify as a Teacher or Teacher Associate through VT licensing regulations, which would qualify for a higher salary.
Benefits
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Plan
- Child Care Discount
- Professional Development
- This is a full-time year round position with competitive pay, generous leave time (up to 7 weeks of personal/sick time and 16 paid holidays), retirement benefits, paid professional development, and child care tuition credit
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Teacher Assistant role pays $17 to $21/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Hunger Mountain Children's Center located?
Hunger Mountain Children's Center is located at 123 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT