Childcare Substitute Teacher

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$18.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Available on an as‑needed basis, childcare substitutes are responsible for the daily classroom or after school operations of the Infant or Toddler Classroom or after school program group as assigned, including providing high quality care and education for enrolled children daily in alignment with licensing ratio requirements and maintaining positive collaborations with families, coworkers, service providers, and community partners.

• Facilitate high‑quality student engagement and classroom management
• Implement developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate curriculum development for your assigned classroom
• Assist in relevant record‑keeping organization, training and compliance
• Support strong family‑teacher partnerships
• Be a team player

Must be at least 18 years of age and meet minimum qualifications for an early childhood teacher or after school program staff substitute as described by the Vermont Child Development Division for Licensed Child Care Center Programs and NAEYC to include or exceed a high school diploma or GED.

• Sit, stand and/or move about for extended periods.
• Actively engage in play activities with students.
• Visual acuity to read and write printed materials, computer screens and observe students’ movement.
• Hearing and speech abilities for ordinary and telephonic conversations and to speak to small groups of children.
• Ambulatory ability to move around the classroom, playgrounds and assist with play‑oriented learning activities.
• Ability to lift children, carry, push and move supplies/furniture/etc. of light‑to‑medium weight (under 40 lbs.) on an intermittent basis.

• Opportunity to join a dedicated, passionate team driving real impact in the community!
• Compensation based upon education and experience. Range between $18‑$24/hr
• Childcare discount of 50% for employees, pending availability of a slot.
• On‑going, personalized professional development opportunities including limited tuition assistance for related studies.
• Access to member benefits from our affiliations with Common Good Vermont, Lake Champlain Chamber, and VTAEYC.
• Employee Assistance Program.

At MFCC, we understand the importance of early childhood education. With a deep commitment to our community and the families we serve, our dedicated team is focused on making lasting impacts. If you’re looking to join a team that helps youth and families thrive and shapes the future, MFCC is the place for you!

We empower individuals and families through innovative services. These services include an emergency food shelf, supportive family home visiting, direct financial or in‑kind support to families, parent support groups, parent education opportunities, community events, childcare services for young children, and school‑aged youth during out of school hours, the Milton Farmers Market, and more. We are a team that leads with compassion, embraces adaptability, fosters resilience, and takes a mission‑driven approach to building community.

We believe our team culture, and our commitment to CCAREs (Community, Compassion, Adaptability, Resilience, and Empowerment) set the stage for our work across the organization.

• Commitment to our mission:
  Acts with a clear commitment to the organization's mission to empower families through innovative services. Connects daily work and decisions to the broader purpose, champions innovation in service of family empowerment, and continually seeks ways to advance the mission through collaboration and creativity.
• Commitment to our values:
  Compassion – Demonstrates care, empathy, and respect for others. Builds strong, trusting relationships by actively listening, honoring diverse perspectives, and offering support during challenges. Prioritizes the well‑being and dignity of clients, colleagues, and partners in all interactions.
• Adaptability – Responds effectively to changing needs, priorities, and environments. Adjusts strategies based on feedback and context, embraces…