About This Role Come join an amazing teaching team! Northshire Day School is hiring a full-time teacher assistant to work with children 6 weeks to 5 years. Candidate must be available to work 8:00am-4:30pm. NDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. What You'll Do Candidates must be excited and enthusiastic about working with and educating young children, have the ability to create a safe and nurturing environment, proficient written and verbal communication, knowledge about the STARS program, early childhood licensing regulations and implementing a play-based curriculum. Preferred candidates will have skills and education in child development and learning, building family and community relationships, observing, documenting and assessing children, using developmentally appropriate practice, building quality curriculum following the Vermont Early Learning Standards, ensuring a healthy and safe environment and a commitment to growing as an early childhood professional. Must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Requirements Preferred Candidates will have A.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education (or 21 related college credits) and at least 1-year experience working young children. Benefits Paid time off, paid snow days / holidays, paid vacation weeks, professional development, childcare discount, FMLI, ICHRA and IRA. Hourly wage based on degree and experience.