Early Head Start Lead Teacher Position Available In Rutland, Vermont

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1271352Early Head Start Lead Teachers$21-$26.25/ Hour, Generous benefits including: paid time off,medical/dental, paid training. $3,000 sign on bonus. Full time (2 hours/ day of paid prep time).Do you enjoy the magic of young childrens curiosity and love oflearning? If so, we are looking for you and your passion to work withchildren and families. Rutland County Early Head Start is now recruitingfor Infant/ Toddler Teachers to join our team of professional earlychildhood educators. In this position you will receive ongoing training,support, and professional development. Positions pay $21 $26.25 perhour depending on credential. Full-time employees receive full benefits,training, and paid time off.

As an Infant / Toddler teacher you will: develop trusting relationshipswith children and families by creating a positive, nurturingenvironment. You will complete behavioral and developmental screeningsand work with child development, mental health, and early interventionexperts to support children and families. Youll plan weekly and dailyclassroom activities that meet the needs of infants/toddlers andfamilies. You will maintain a safe and healthy environment. RCHS has apositive, respectful culture and a beautiful environment. We valuestaff, families, children.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree inEarly Childhood Education, AA degree in a related field with 18 creditsin Early Childhood Education, or a current Infant/Toddler ChildDevelopment Associate Credential (CDA).Additional RequirementsFollow philosophy, policies and procedures of RCHS; and requirements ofthe Head Start Performance Standards, VT Child Care Center Licensing,follow Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework andrelationship-based practices.

Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior, includingability to foster respectful, collaborative relationships; problemsolve; handle crises; function independently yet utilize supervision toconduct research-based practices; and maintain confidentiality and atall times.

Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, time management skills, punctualityand dependable attendance.

Accept, respect and value diverse family practices, languages, culturesand traditions.

Build positive and strengths-based partnerships with families.

Provide families with meaningful opportunities to engage in childrenslearning both in the classroom and at home that build upon familiesstrengths, skills, talents, interests and availability.

Utilize knowledge of child development to provide a developmentallyappropriate, inclusive learning environment; and responsive, supportiveand engaging interactions and experiences.

Implement research-based curriculum via meaningful, intentional learningexperiences across several domains through differentiated instruction.

Utilize knowledge of childrens interests, learning styles and stages ofdevelopment to create meaningful play and maximize learningopportunities.

Implement research-based assessment practices that guide instruction andmonitor childrens growth and development.

Conduct home visits and family conferences as required.

Participate in ongoing professional development and in-service trainingsduring and after hours, including college-level courses as required.

Must have a valid drivers license, reliable transportation with personalautomobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandatedby the State of Vermont.•Successful completion of a criminal history background check afterhire.

Whats in it for YOU?$3,000 Sign On Bonus•Employee Referral Program Earn Up to $1,800!Competitive Pay $21 $26.25 per hour depending on credential.

Very Generous Paid Time OffOutstanding BenefitsTuition Rei bursement and DiscountsProfessional DevelopmentCoachingTraining and SupportFederal Student Loan Forgiveness EligibilityHead Start is a federally-funded, national child and family developmentprogram which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women,children from birth to age five, and their families. Services forchildren 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 parentleadership and social service supports.

Community Care Network/Rutland Count Head Start is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.