Early Education and Childcare Assistant Teacher

VAC WANTS YOU!

We're looking for someone who truly loves working with kids and brings positive energy to everything they do. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well as part of a team, and shows up ready to contribute each day. Dependability is a must—you follow through on commitments and take responsibility seriously. Most importantly, you're eager to grow, open to feedback, and excited to keep learning. About the

Role:

Positions:

Early Education & Care Assistant Teacher Location:

Rutland, Vermont Pay:

$18.50 - $19.00 per hour

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday to

Friday Key Responsibilities:

Assist in creating, implementing, and managing lesson plans, including taking over in the Lead Teacher's absence. Maintain a safe, engaging, and orderly environment while adhering to Vermont State Licensing Regulations. Ensure effective communication with families and co-workers and assist with updating parent boards and assessments. Create a supportive atmosphere using positive discipline and represent the program positively in the community. Complete required training, maintain certifications, and ensure the safe pick-up of children.

Qualifications:

Thorough understanding of child development, including differing abilities, Ability to lift and carry a 30-pound child and change positions freely. Strong professional communication with staff, clients, and the public. Ability to maintain a safe, organized classroom environment that fosters learning and socialization.

Benefits:

Supporting children starts with supporting the people who care for them. We offer one of the most generous paid time off programs in our field — because rest, family time, and personal well-being matter.

Benefits:

Supporting children starts with supporting the people who care for them. We offer one of the most generous paid time off programs in our field — because rest, family time, and personal well-being matter.

All full-time team members receive:

192 hours of paid time off annually (vacation, personal, and sick time combined) 40 hours of paid bereavement leave 120 hours of paid maternity leave 10 Paid holidays In addition, we also offer: 403(b) Retirement with employer matching 3.25% Health (80/20) and Dental (75/25) FREE STD, LTD, and Life Insurance Employee assistance and discount programs, heating fuel special pricing, including a 45% childcare discount Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement Apply Today to Make a Difference! The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The principal duties and responsibilities listed above are subject to change. Vermont Achievement Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, military status, race, religion, marital status, or any other protected classes under the law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.50 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

child development: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person