Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a place that values you as a professional? Join the Y and enjoy a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package! Our directors are dedicated to creating a supportive and collaborative environment, providing the guidance and mentorship you need to thrive. Our early childhood program, located in Winooski is hiring full-time teaching assistants for our infant and toddler rooms.

Great Pay: Competitive pay between $17.10-$19.00/hour dependent on qualifications

Professional Development: 8 in-service days for training, mental health, team meetings, and curriculum planning

Time Off: 7 paid vacation days, 8 paid holidays, and 4 weeks of Paid Time Off in the first year

Balanced Workload: One planning day each week

Y Perks: Free Y membership and discounts on programs and camps

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus HRA funded by the Y

Support: Employee assistance, short and long-term disability, and retirement plans

Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Growth: Ongoing professional development opportunities

What You'll Do:

Collaborate: Work with teachers to implement quality early childhood programs

Plan & Lead: Assist in lesson planning and lead activities

Ensure Safety: Supervise activities to keep children safe

Organize: Help maintain a neat and organized classroom

Support: Assist in swim lessons, gym lessons, and field trips

Communicate: Share relevant information with teachers and the director, and address child concerns appropriately

Engage Families: Maintain professional communication with parents and guardians

Confidentiality: Keep all information confidential

Compliance: Help maintain state Child Care Licensing requirements

Requirements:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Must have one (1) year of experience working with children birth-to grade three (3)

Must have a high school diploma or have completed a GED and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Completion of Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate

A completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) credit college course for school age care and education

At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate

At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate)

At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education

Ability to pass federal background and state fingerprint checks.