Early Head Start Toddler Teacher Associate - Addison County Early Learning at Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity

New Haven, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

24.07

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Planning, Child Behavior Management, Child Outcome Assessment, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Documentation, Record-keeping, Bilingual Abilities

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports. As an Early Head Start Toddler Teacher Associate, you will work in an outcomes oriented, team environment, and assist the classroom team in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for infants and toddlers. Motivated Head Start educators improve the trajectory of children’s lives, including children’s learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community. Please view our job description: Teacher Associate 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. Rate of pay depends on qualifications. Range of pay for first 60 working day probationary period is $22.96-$23.73/hour; after 60 working days, wage increases to $23.29-$24.07/hour. Excellent health plan and benefits. Requirements Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field Infant toddler specific education and experience that meets or exceeds the requirements for an Infant Toddler CDA Credential Knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation Commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and record-keeping skills Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation Physical ability to carry out required tasks. When you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership. We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further the goal of inclusion at the organizational and community level.

Responsibilities

Assist the classroom team in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for infants and toddlers. Work within an outcomes-oriented team to improve learning outcomes and living standards for young children and their families.