Childcare Teacher
Vermont Information Processing is the country's leading provider of software solutions for the beverage industry. We craft the technology that assists in every part of a beverage's journey from its creator to your glass! For over 50 years VIP's success have been driven by the relationships we've built with our beverage customers and partners. We work to solve their mission-critical problems, provide innovative solutions for their businesses and never stop reimagining ways that we can help them succeed.
Exciting opportunities at VIP's Roots Child Development Center: Join our growing team in a newly-renovated space!
Position Type: Full Time
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop age-appropriate lessons and activities that promote and support the building of social skills, practical capabilities and self-esteem
- Collaborate with teachers to supervise, guide and encourage children's learning and development
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times
- Communicate with parents regularly on their child’s day to day progress
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2 years of relevant childcare experience working with groups of children from preschool and younger
- Demonstrated interest and ability to work with young children
- Knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood development
- Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team
- Effective and strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the program
- Ability to lift 25-30 lbs
- Ability to squat, kneel, sit on the floor, as well as speak with children and families to ensure the health and safety of each child
- Meets at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
- 21 college credits in early childhood education or related field OR
- Associates Degree from an accredited college in early childhood education or related field OR
- Completed 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 Certificate
Full time benefits include:
- BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 6 Paid Holidays & 4 Paid Floating Holidays
- Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- 401k and Profit Sharing
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Professional Development training hours
- On-site Fitness Center
- Discounted Gym Membership to the Edge
- On-site Cafe serving breakfast, lunch & snacks
- On-site Health Clinic for employees and their families
All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.
VIP offers the unique opportunity to become a valued member of both an industry-leading organization and a 100% employee-owned company. We provide a great work environment and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance, as well as growth opportunities and a generous retirement plan that support a stable future. Consistently named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, our goal is to offer an atmosphere that you can look forward to being a part of every day.
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