What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher Assistant position at Sunrise Family Resource Center?
Our licensed, 5 STAR, NAEYC Early Care and Education Program at Sunrise Family Resource Center seeks an early childhood education professional. We are seeking a warm, caring, and positive Infant Teacher Assistant to join our program. The Teacher Assistant assists teachers with developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive curriculum for infants. This role is an essential support for our early care and education team and an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to grow in the field of early care and education.
Qualifications:
· Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED
· Twelve (12) months experience working with children is required.
· Meet at least one of the following education and experience pathways:
o Child Development Associate (CDA) or 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or
o Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate; or
o A three-credit college course in child or human development or school-age care.
Prospective candidates must have the ability to pass a background check with fingerprinting, to be completed upon employment.
Preference given to those who are familiar with developmentally appropriate curriculum and trauma-informed practices.
Schedule: 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm, with a 30 minute paid lunch.
Compensation: $17 - $19/hour, based on experience
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Paid Time Off - Vacation and Health/Personal
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Simple IRA Retirement Savings Plan
- Short Term/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
- Professional Development Reimbursement
Primary Duties:
1. Maintain NAEYC Guidelines for Best Practices and all state licensing regulations in daily operations.
2. Work positively and collectively with others, as a team member of the ECE Program and the Sunrise community.
3. Maintain a friendly and open rapport with parents, hearing their hopes and concerns for their children and respecting their uniqueness and individuality.
4. Assist teachers in planning curriculum, procedures and activities, structuring and arranging a physical space to facilitate active learning, address safety issues, and create a pleasant environment.
Please submit resume, letter of interest and three (3) references to:
Sunrise Hiring Team
244 Union Street Bennington, VT 05201
jobs@sunrisepcc.com
802.442.6934
Sunrise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At SFRC, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment is one where all people feel valued and respected whatever their birth, identity, or circumstance. We hope you join us in celebrating the people that collectively make up our community.
Please see www.sunrisepcc.com for more information about this Parent Child Center.
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19