About This Role
Join a team committed to supporting the whole family in their parenting journey! Rutland County Parent Child Center is seeking nurturing and collaborative Lead Early Childhood Educator for our location located in Rutland, Vermont.
We are dedicated to helping young children develop and grow in a safe, nurturing environment, recognizing individual strengths, creating trusting relationships, and partnering with families and communities to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. RCPCC uses a 2-Gen approach, working with both families and children simultaneously to identify needs and align programming to deliver services for long-term impacts.
Our 2Gen Campus on Chaplin Ave is ready to welcome an infant lead teacher, serving children from about 1 -2 years of age. All Early Educators on this site work directly with young children, ages birth through age 3. Lead Teachers plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet objectives through hands-on, play-based activities. Classroom environments are created to engage children using philosophies ranging from Montessori to Reggio Emelia.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
General responsibilities include:
Implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
Maintain frequent communications with families.
Help ensure smooth, daily transitions
Follow all center policies and state regulations.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Degrees are preferred but not required. MUST QUALIFY AS AT LEAST A TEACHER ASSOCIATE PER VT CHILDCARE REGULATIONS. This includes a year of experience in a center-based setting AND at least 12 college credits in early education. Please ensure you resume is up-to-date to be considered for an initial interview.
~The state of Vermont has made a renewed commitment to assisting educators in Early Childhood Education in obtaining their degrees. This is the PERFECT opportunity to continue in the industry while taking advantage of the financial supports the state now has to offer. Our agency is committed to assisting teachers in their professional development goals!~
Candidates must be caring and compassionate, have strong communication skills with both adults and children, extraordinary patience, and a passion to serve families and the community.
- This position is eligible for a hiring bonus!!!*
Benefits
Benefits:
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
At least an associate degree is required
What does this position pay?
This Lead Infant Early Educator role pays $18.50 to $22/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Rutland County Parent Child Center located?
Rutland County Parent Child Center is located at 61 Pleasant Street, Rutland, VT