One Year Old Teaching Assistant

Greater Burlington YMCA

One Year Old Teaching Assistant

Burlington, VT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 the heart of Burlington is hiring full-time teaching assistants for our one year old rooms. Join our team and inspire curiosity, laughter, and growth as you guide one-year-olds through their exciting first steps in learning and discovery!

    SCHEDULE:

    This role requires working a Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM schedule.

    Why You'll Love Working with Us:

    Great Pay: Competitive pay between $17.25-$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

    The City is our Playground: Our classrooms get to the unique experience of being in the middle of the city with classes having the opportunity to walk to the waterfront, beach, woods, and Church Street.

    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.