What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Educator position at Orange County Parent Child Center?
Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you enjoy planning and engaging in nature-based curriculum? Are you looking to join a supportive, intentional community in a beautiful indoor and outdoor setting?
Orange County Parent Child Center (OCPCC) is growing the dedicated team of Early Childhood Educators at our program in Tunbridge, VT. We offer above average pay (starting at $16.00/hr) based on education and experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a flexible spending health plan, generous paid time off, paid professional development, and support for continuing education.
OCPCC’s Early Education Program is a year-round, full-day (7:30 AM – 4:30 PM) early education program serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Central Vermont. We strive to create an experience that keeps the physical space and materials simple and grounded by natural elements whenever possible, and believe that children deserve to be surrounded by an atmosphere that models the rhythms of home and seeks connections to the natural world.
We are currently seeking Early Childhood Educators to serve in the roles of Teaching Assistant and Building Float.
Teaching Assistants are responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher with the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities, supporting a quality classroom environment, and assisting with classroom management. This role includes daily supervision and care of children, regular communication with families, and the enforcement of school and regulatory policies. Teaching Assistants are also responsible for engaging in ongoing professional development, with the support of the Early Education Director.
Building Floats are responsible for supporting teachers and staff across the Early Education Program through coverage for breaks, curriculum planning, and absences. This coverage will include the supervision young children.
We are happy to help train the right candidate, so we encourage all interested parties to apply regardless of education!
Please send resume and cover letter to Lindsey@orangecountypcc.org or call 802-685-2264 for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tunbridge, VT 05077: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28