Early Childhood Co Teacher

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Why Join United Counseling Service:

• Career development opportunities
• Generous Benefits (View benefit details on our website ( http://www.ucsvt.org/careers/#benefits-at-a-glance )
• Competitive Pay
• Pathway to Vermont licensure, if not yet licensed, through agency-provided Clinical Supervision.
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Equity and Inclusion committee
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community
• Smart casual dress code
• Flexible working options may be available

If you enjoy working with children and their families, want to make a difference in our community and work well as a team, this position may be the perfect fit for you!
The Co Teacher will be responsible for the general supervision of a group of 8 infants and toddlers aged six weeks to three years and the delivery of comprehensive Early Head Start services. The Co Teacher will assume the duties of the center manager at times when the manager is absent.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or degree in a field related to childhood education.
• Must have training or have equivalent coursework in Early Childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.

Availability:
Full Time 40 hours, Monday-Friday
Keeping Our Community Safe: COVID-19 Vaccination - UCS requires its employees to be vaccinated. See our Policy on our website www.ucsvt.org/careers , inclusive of accommodation processes, as applicable.
We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.
Requirements
CENTER ACTIVITIES: Primary caregiver for no more than four infants and toddlers. Plans, supervises and implements the program in accordance with policies and philosophy. Implements the chosen curriculum to fidelity. Creates lesson plans that reflect children's individual needs, including those with disabilities and chronic health conditions. Screens children for developmental, physical, and social-emotional concerns and engages in an ongoing assessment process for children in support of the development and school readiness. Seeks parent input and insight into their child's development and engages in planning for individualized services.
Create and maintain an atmosphere in which children and their parents feel welcome, valued, comfortable, and secure. Ensure physical, environment is clean, safe, and inviting; is stimulating and conducive to learning; is respectful of the children's cultures and ethnic diversity and reflects the needs of the children served; and that space in the classroom is well organized into easily recognizable functional areas. Adhere to all regulations regarding safety, evacuation procedures, fire drill, etc. Must be knowledgeable of the Vermont Div. of Child Care Licensing standards and regulations. Must ensure that children are supervised at all time.
CENTER MAINTENANCE: Assist with the orderly arrangement and general appearance of the center including, but not limited to, maintaining supplies and materials, monitoring equipment, cleaning up at mealtime and playtime.
RECORD KEEPING: Monitors and supervises each child's progress through individual assessments and record keeping. Oversees children's daily records and ensures that reports are sent home daily.
PARENT CONTACT: Conducts two parent conferences and two home visits annually to discuss children's progress. Honors other parental requests for conferences. Works with parents to create home learning activities that support the child's school readiness and promote parents as their child's first teacher. Contributes program information for the parent newsletter. Assists the center manager with providing information to parent and visitor inquiries about the program. Supports parents and children with transitioning into and out of the EHS program.
SUPERVISION: Provides leadership and assists in supervision for assistant and associate teachers, work-study students and interns including, but not limited to, providing training, and writing performance evaluations.