Job Purpose SummaryTeaching Assistants are responsible for assisting each classroom with the care, education, and supervision of a diverse population of young children, ages 3-5. This position acts as a support for the Lead Teachers and Teachers in the Program. The Teaching Assistant is responsible for the supervision of children during meal times and rest time, as well as general cleaning assignments and center maintenance as instructed by the Lead Classroom Teachers and/or Administration. This position is expected to assist the classrooms with maintaining a warm and nurturing relationship with each child, supporting an environment that stimulates curiosity and celebrates diversity, and participating in a dynamic, child-centered curriculum that is grounded in hands-on exploration and play. This position is perfect for students that are pursuing the completion of a BA program in ECE or Elementary Education, or who are in the final stages of obtaining their VT state teaching license. Teaching Assistants are hired in a part-time capacity, approximately 29 hours a week with flexibility for increased hours most weeks if desired by employee. Essential Daily Duties -Assisting the classroom and teachers to ensure that the classroom is run smoothly and that individual, daily needs of both children and families are met-Supervision of children when in the classroom or outside -Maintaining an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child using a therapeutic approach-Assisting in the implementation of daily lesson plans and projects- Maintain orderliness of classrooms, playground, and materials dailyGeneral Pay and BenefitsCompensation commensurate with education, experience, and/or work study regulations.Guarantee of 28 hours per week for the duration of the period hired for. If more hours are available or needed in the classroom, these will be offered to this position first.40 hours of CTO Time (Combined Time Off: sick or vacation)Access to voluntary benefits (i.e. vision, accident, cancer insurances)Paid Professional Development – a minimum contribution of the requirements according to VT CDD Licensing (including CPR & First Aid)General professional development workshops and training are provided to all full time staff at no cost.