01/04/2024
PLEASE SHARE FOR ME: We are working toward making some extremely exciting changes within my program and in order to do that, I need to bring in another Assistant Teacher!! Copy of job add below:
At Tiny Dreamers we strive to provide a safe and caring learning environment for our youngest Vermonters every day. Our commitment to building healthy relationships with families and the community is at the very foundation of our care. We believe that children learn the best through quality adult and peer interactions and have focus our efforts on creating learning through play. We believe that quality curriculum involves fun, child friendly, real world activities engaging the whole child and that are not teacher directed; it is about the process not the product. Tiny Dreamers is dedicated to ensuring that children have access to quality interactions that stimulate their cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language development on a daily basis. Our mission is to provide a warm and nurturing environment, full of self-discovery, which allows us to develop a respectful and trusting family/child/teacher relationship. This relationship is essential to fostering the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each child.
Tiny Dreamers in Early Childhood, LLC is currently seeking a career motivated professional to join our team - we are early educators and take our work very seriously. The right candidate will commit to consistently working their scheduled hours each week and minimize call outs or absence as consistent attendance supports a foundation that will create strong trust relationships with children and peers; is flexible and adaptable; understand that scheduled hours are always subject to change, as is classroom placement. We need someone to join our team who can be here and be present with the children. This is an excellent chance to join a friendly, vibrant and dynamic team environment. We are a very small, licensed center looking for the perfect candidate to fill this permanent position within our program - ideal candidate would be someone seeking to start in, and remain in the field, and further their education to move up the career ladder and qualify as a Lead Teacher. Consistency is critical to the overall success in the childcare environment and something we really value - so we need someone who wants to remain in the field and work their way up. Our small program cares for children ages six weeks through Preschool Age. Tiny Dreamers looks for caregivers that encourage children to make their own choices and take appropriate risks to further their development at their own pace. We also look for a strong growth mindset and communication skills in our teachers so that the program continues to thrive and change as the dynamics of families change. Our program is fully inclusive and supports families of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
EXPERIENCE working in direct care with PRESCHOOL AGE children is REQUIRED for this position. Preschool age children are naturally active and curious about their whole world. We need someone who is comfortable guiding children using their own interests and identity to empower them and build an environment that allows for success, that's why experience with this age group is a MUST!
MUST be at least 18 years of age, with high school diploma or GED. This is a Vermont State Regulation and is not negotiable (A copy of diploma or GED must be provided upon hire).
MUST have already completed the Vermont State Orientation Training, the Mandated Reporting Training and; and a 3-Credit course in Child Development, OR the 45-hour Fundamentals Course.
MUST be First Aid /CPR certified within 3 months of hire. This is a Vermont State Regulation and is not negotaible.
This is a Full-time, M-F, 40-hour per week position
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off
Paid snow days
Paid holidays
Paid homework time for staff continuing education
Professional development assistance
Discounted tuition for staff children (if the center can accommodate the new enrollment)