Early Childhood Teacher – Assistant Level

Lund’s Early Childhood Program seeks a passionateeducatorat the
Teacher Assistant level
who understands thevalue of nurturing young minds through play and exploration.

Our Early Childhood Program, rated 5-STAR, provides exceptional care and education for children aged six weeks to five years through aplay-based curriculum designed to foster social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in a fun and supportive environment.

Our center offersauniqueopportunity toengage with children and families with wrap-around support within Lund’s Parent Child Center.

Weseekan engaged and enthusiastic team memberexcitedtocreatemeaningful, joy-filled experiences,whoseeksto understand best practices,and is excited to learn a holistic approach to early childhood education.

Responsibilities include, butarenot limited to:

• Provide unbiased, trauma-informed care of children according to developmental needs
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and continuous supervision of children at all times
• Assistthe creation and implementation of creative, developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Arrange classroom space and educational materials as developmentally appropriate
• Create andmaintaina clean, safe, and healthy environment for children

This position isfull-time,40hours a week, in-person at our South Burlington center. The rate of pay for this position is $22/hr.

• An interest in and commitment to professional development in the field of early childhood education
• Ability to actively support diversity, equity, and cultural competency effortswithinstated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures
• Perlicensingrequirements:
  
  Ateacherassistantis at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications:
  • At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate; or
  • At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate) and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
  • At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
  • At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course or the Vermont After school Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
  • At least successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) college credit course for school age care and education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger

Lund provides competitive pay, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package for benefits-eligible positions that includes health, dental, life, disability,retirement plans,generous time- off accrual, 13 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursements, making Lund a place where you can thrive personally and professionally.

• competitive pay
• paid training
• health
• dental
• life
• disability
• retirement plans
• generous time- off accrual
• 13 paid holidays
• wellness reimbursements

Lund does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, ancestry, place of birth, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. EEO/AA