VIP's onsite daycare is seeking a qualifiedLead Daycare Teacherto join our team of passionate child care providers. Our ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in the early childhood field as well as child-focused, creative, and compassionate!For 33 years the Roots Daycarehas been nurturing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Colchester, VT. It is our mission to provide each child with a high quality, educational, play-based program that will foster their individual creativity and curiosity. We strive to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone feels that their needs are valued and understood. We view families as the experts on their own child and ourselves as the experts on early childhood education. Roots is housed within the headquarters of Vermont Information Processing and is currently attended by 50+ children of VIP employees.Position Type:Full TimePrimary Responsibilities:Develop age-appropriate lessons and activities that promote and support the building of social skills, practical capabilities and self-esteemCollaborate with lead teachers to supervise, guide and encourage children's learning and developmentOrganize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure their safety at all timesCommunicate with parents regularly on their child's day to day progressMaintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standardsRequirements:High School Diploma or GED1-2 years of relevant childcare experience working with groups of children from grade 3 or youngerDemonstrated interest and ability to work with young childrenKnowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood developmentDemonstrated success in working as a member of a teamEffective and strong communication skills, written and verbalWillingness to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the programAbility to lift 25-30 lbsAbility to squat, kneel, sit on the floor, as well as speak with children and families to ensure the health and safety of each childMeets at least one (1) of the following qualifications:21 college credits in early childhood education or related fieldORAssociates Degree from an accredited college in early childhood education or related field ORCompleted certification in one of the following: Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program, Child Care Certificate form the Community College of Vermont, or Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 3 CertificateVIP and Roots Daycare prioritize a healthy work/life balance and is thoroughly invested in the health and well being of their employees.Our benefits package is impossible to beat!! Full time benefits include:BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 6 Paid Holidays & 4 Paid Floating HolidaysVision and Dental Expense ReimbursementESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)401k and Profit SharingLife and Disability InsuranceHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Parental LeavePaid Professional Development training hoursOn-site Fitness CenterDiscounted Gym Membership to the EdgeOn-site Cafe serving breakfast, lunch & snacksOn-site Health Clinic for employees and their families All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.
