What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-K Teacher position at Reach For The Stars Childcare & Preschool?
About This Role
Become an important part of our amazing Teaching Team! We are looking for a Teacher to join us in our warm, supportive environment where the care of our Teachers is just as important to us as the care provided for our children. We are a licensed, four-star childcare center in Essex Jct., providing a "home away from home" where children are given the opportunity to learn and grow.
Qualities that we look for in our Teachers:
- The ability to build positive relationships
- Enthusiastic & fun loving
- Compassionate, empathetic, and strong role model for children
- Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Team oriented - flexible & reliable
- At least one year of experience working with young children
What we offer
- Paid time off (illnesses, vacations, personal time, etc.)
- Staff wellness program
- Fun team experiences
- Classroom support
- Paid orientation & professional development/training
- Paid holidays and in-service days
- Childcare discount for employees' children
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to meeting you!
What You'll Do
We are looking for a teacher with a passion for teaching and readiness to prepare our kids with the best possible start for Kindergarten! Our teachers are responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for the children to grow and learn. We follow an emergent based curriculum and believe that children learn best through play. The perfect candidate will be comfortable making observations and planning the curriculum around the groups interest and needs as well as meeting individual needs.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teacher Associate or higher per VT regulations
- An associate degree with a concentration in Early Education, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child & Family Services, and at least 1 year working with children grade 3 or younger
- Certificate of completion from the Childcare Apprenticeship Program
- Childcare certificate from CCV with 1 year of experience working with children grade 3 or younger
- Successful completion of 21 college credits with an early childhood or school-age focus and 1 year experience working with children from grade 3 or younger
Salary : $19 - $25