Early Childhood Educator

The Early Educator position will work within a co-teaching team model, and is responsible for the care and education of a diverse population of young children, ages 3-5. The Lead Co-Teacher is responsible for integrating a therapeutic approach into all aspects of their work within the classroom with children, their colleagues, and their own care. This position has the opportunity to create a warm and nurturing relationship with each child, design an environment that stimulates curiosity and celebrates diversity, and utilize a dynamic, child-centered curriculum that is grounded in hands-on exploration and play. Using observation and assessment, this position is responsible for understanding where each child is at developmentally and differentiating their instruction and strategies to support the growth and learning of each child as an individual.
Essential Daily Duties Total responsibility for overall classroom program for children and families in the classroom making sure the classroom is run smoothly and that individual, daily needs of both children and families are met.Maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family to promote a strong home-school connection.Project/lesson planning and implementation daily using Creative Curriculum and Second Step frameworks.Supervise early special education placement students, student teachers, and work study students and bring any questions or concerns to supervisor.Maintain orderliness of environment and materialsBe aware all times of developmental needs and health and safety concerns for children in your care Comply with all Vermont Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs Licensing RegulationsComply with Trinity Childrens Center Employee Handbook and Policies and Procedures Periodic Responsibilities.Design and maintain a classroom environment that promotes curiosity, hands-on exploration, problem solving, creativity, and is a model for positive social relationships and a variety of learning styles.Plan and implement developmentally-appropriate curriculum consistent with the Vermont Early Learning Standards, Second Step, and IEPs.Conduct observations of each child on a weekly basis to document each childs developmental growth.Conduct collaborative weekly planning time with co-workers.Conduct parent/teacher conferences a minimum of twice per year.Evaluate early special education placement students, student teachers, and work study studentsPersonal self-evaluation once a year should be conducted with the Director.Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) should be completed one per year and reviewed for progress twice per year.Attend weekly staff meetings.Pursue professional development trainings with topics of interest to your IPDP and other professional goals.General Pay and BenefitsCompetitive compensation commensurate with education and experience.40 hour work week Combined Time off (CTO), which combines vacation, personal and sick time into one flexible time off bank. CTO begins to accrue upon your date of hire and continues to increase for your first 5 years of service.Access to TIAA-CREF Retirement plan with 5% employer contribution after one year of employment.Entitled to the TCC Benefits Package, which includes an option to enroll in our Health Insurance at no cost to employee. Automatic enrollments are made in our Dental Insurance, Disability, and Life Insurance plans. Access to Voluntary BenefitsTuition reduction for children enrolled in the program.General professional development workshops and training are provided to all full time staff at no cost.Non-Traditional Benefits include a dynamic and flexible work environment that prioritizes the health and wellness of all staff and the importance of trusting, open communication and colleagueship when working within the context of a therapeutic environment.