Early Childhood Teacher

Beaver Brook Children's School is now hiring a new team member to join our high-quality early education program and nature-based school. This posting is for a full time salaried lead teacher opportunity with a flexible start date. We are currently seeking a qualified lead teacher to work in our licensed center with a small group of toddlers (1-3 year olds). Must be able to work in a team, communicate openly and professionally, and act responsibly around children. College level coursework in child development and/or early education required. Bachelor's degree in any field or Associate's degree in Early Education strongly preferred. The Beaver Brook Children's School is a non-profit childcare and preschool program located in the Old School Community Center in Wilmington, Vermont. In addition to our childcare and preschool programs, we also offer a homeschool co-op during the school year and a nature-based day camp in Summer. We are outside for much of the day and root our teaching philosophies in respect for our world, connections to our community, and experiences in nature. The center is adjacent to the Beaver Brook, Buzzy Park, Baker Field, and the Beaver Brook trail, and just a few blocks to the local library, police, fire station, and town forest. Find out more about our programs and philosophy at https://www.beaverbrookschool.com/

Duties:

Develop and implement play based learning activities, community experiences, and outdoor exploration for young children. Provide developmentally appropriate interactions and high-quality supervision. Maintain frequent communication with parents through informal or formal discussions, digital programs (BrightWheel) and written communication. Encourage self-regulation and good hygiene for children through behavior modeling. Help ensure smooth transitions throughout the day.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years professional experience working with groups of children (childcare, camps, etc., not babysitting - must provide references) Minimum of 21 credits or 7 college classes in Early Education, Child Development, or other related field. Must provide transcripts (official or unofficial) Must be comfortable working outside in all seasons for up to 4 hours at a time Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, squat, and sit on ground at children's level Must be able to walk up to 1 mile over uneven surfaces Must be able to lift and/or carry toddlers up to 40 lbs Requirements may also include the ability to perform cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, sanitization, etc. Completion of mandated reporting training (provided) Completion of basic specialized care training (through local agency, and we cover the cost) Completion of pediatric first aid and CPR (provided on-site, and we cover the cost) Must clear background check and fingerprinting by the VT Department of Children and Families (we cover the cost)

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in any field, or Associate's degree in ECE If interested, please apply here, or send resume, cover letter, transcripts, and references to beaverbrookschool[at]gmail.com.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$880.00 - $1,000.00 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Please list relevant coursework or degree(s) applicable to the education requirement in this job posting.

Experience:

early education: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Wilmington, VT 05363 (Required)

Work Location:

In person