Early Childhood Toddler Teacher

Overview

We are seeking a full-time or part-time, year-round toddler co‑teacher to join our team. This individual will plan and implement age‑appropriate activities for children 18 months and older in a licensed early childhood program with 5 stars in Vermont's STARS.

• Plan and implement activities designed to promote students' growth in all domains.
• Create a clean, safe, happy, and fun learning environment for all students.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and co‑workers.
• Communicate positively with parents on students' daily activities, as well as growth and progress.

• Ability to build a positive rapport with young children with a positive, patient demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be physically capable of working in a busy toddler classroom.

• College degree.
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or related field.

• Paid lunch breaks.
• Paid planning times.
• Flexible scheduling.
• At least 5 weeks of paid time off: paid snow days, 13 paid holidays, 2 weeks paid vacation, up to 40 hours of sick/personal time.
• Christmas bonus.
• Bonus of up to $100/day extra for any of our 15-20 vacation camp days worked.
• Free childcare if space allows.
• Retirement program.
• Paid professional development fees and the possibility of tuition assistance for college courses taken.

The Lawrence School for Young Children is a 5‑star early childhood facility (in Vermont's STARS program) serving up to forty 0‑5‑year‑olds each day for the past 40 years in the Manchester/Dorset area. All of our staff are college graduates; two are licensed early childhood educators through the VT DOE. LSYC also participates in the state's UPK program, offering free preschool hours for all 3‑4‑year‑olds.