Job Description

Summary

Part-Time/Seasonal: 16 hours/week, Thursday and Frida,y 8-10 hours/day
Dates: May - August 15, 2025, with the possibility of an extension

Position Overview: Children's Center in Craftsbury, VT seeks a collaborative teacher to support with daily care and assistance with educational activities in our Montessori, nature, and community-inspired program for children ages 15 months - 5 years. You'll work with other program teachers and directors to support a holistic and inspiring program . A strong candidate is excited about guiding children through social-emotional growth in an indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Program Overview: Craftsbury Saplings is a year-round non-profit committed to high-quality care for our community of toddlers and preschoolers.

Our work is guided by our values:
Belonging and Respect - We work to create a community where everyone feels welcome and valued. 
Joy and Wonder - We keep joy, wonder, and curiosity at the forefront of our experience together.
Connection to Nature - We believe time spent in the natural world creates a lasting connection to the environment and an understanding of our place within it. 
Cultivating Community - We work to create and strengthen connections within and beyond our organization because we believe in the power of community. 
Growth and Change - We adapt to challenges and see optimism as a tool for success. 

Duties

• Daily care routines for children 15 months to 5 years old
• Assist in maintaining safe and inviting spaces to inspire creativity, self-confidence, & cooperation with peers 
• Work with the teacher team to implement an inspiring curriculum rooted in our values
• Follow state licensing standards & program policies
• Support child skill development through individual/small group activities - reading, singing, art, self-care etc.
• Support the daily flow of the indoor and outdoor classrooms 
• Assist with daily cleaning routines and organization of classroom spaces indoor and outdoor
• Participate in training and continued education, as necessary for your role

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of a high school diploma/Associate's Degree preferred
• Have 1-year experience working with children from birth to grade 3
• With the support of center resources willing to participate in 15 hrs of paid Professional Development
• CPR and First Aid Certified, or be willing to obtain
• Excited to work outdoors daily with children in all weather conditions

Benefits

• Up to 1 week of paid time off and 1 paid holiday during contract period
• Healthy, locally sourced lunches provided for staff

Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, Summer work, Seasonal work, Outdoor,

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