Since 1965, Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving economic and housing stability and rising out of poverty. Capstone's early childhood education and family services are central to its mission, offering center-based and home-based Head Start and Early Head Start programs that support positive child, family, and community outcomes that use a whole-child approach and actively engage parents as partners in their children's early learning and development. Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive? Join our team as a Teaching Assistant and make a meaningful helping children succeed in a nurturing early childhood environment. If you're compassionate, organized, and enjoy building relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Position:

Our Lamoille County Integrated Services Center is one of Capstone's center-based programs for young children, offering full day and high-quality services. A Teaching Assistant position is currently available in the Infant & Toddler classroom to work collaboratively with and support the team in all classroom activities. Teaching Assistants work directly with children and assist Teachers in facilitating nurturing, and appropriate activities and learning experiences in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.

Qualifications:

The required, minimum qualifications for the Infant and Toddler Teaching Assistant include a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (or equivalent, state-awarded credential), or enrollment in an undergraduate program leading to an associate or bachelor's degree or a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years. Experience working with infants and toddlers is a strongly preferred qualification. Competencies and other requirements for this position include: Excellent communication skills with both young children and adults. Demonstrated competency in engaging in effective, nurturing interactions with children. Ability to facilitate appropriate, child-centered learning experiences. Positive regard for and ability to engage with diverse populations and people with low incomes. Ability to meet physical demands of working with young children in a center-based setting, including regularly lifting 50-60 pounds; frequently standing, walking, climbing, stooping/bending, squatting/crouching; and occasionally running/sprinting. Commitment to working collaboratively with a team toward shared goals and objectives.

Compensation & Benefits Competitive Pay :

$18.09 - $20.83 per hour! 40-hour Week -> Monday through Friday!

Full Time Benefits:

401K with Employer Match, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous Time Off including Paid Holidays Professional Development! If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at 802-479-1053. Capstone is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Agency does not discriminate based on any characteristic or legally protected status by federal, state and local laws. This applies to all of Capstone's employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, or any terms, conditions and privileges of employment