This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1117617Early Head Start Co-Teachers

　　\$21-\$26.25/ Hour, Generous benefits including: paid time off,medical/dental, paid training. \$3,000 sign on bonus. Full time (2 hours/ day of paid prep time).

　　Rutland County Head Start is hiring co-teachers for their new Early HeadStart (infant/toddler) program located in Rutland City. As an Early HeadStart Toddler Teacher, you will serve as co-teacher in anoutcomes-oriented, team environment, and provide safe, healthy,friendly, and developmentally appropriate environments and experiencesfor infants and toddlers. You will receive support, training, andexceptional professional development.

　　As an Early Head Start co-teacher you will play an important role inimproving childrens\' future including school success, living standards,and life success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of youngchildren and their families, consider joining the Head Start community!Positions pay \$21 - \$26.25 per hour depending on credential. Full-timeemployees receive full benefits, training, and paid time off.

　　RCHS has a positive, respectful culture and a beautiful environment. Wevalue staff, families, children. Minimum Qualifications: AssociatesDegree in Early Childhood Education, AA degree in a related field with18 credits in Early Childhood Education, or a current Infant/ToddlerChild Development Associate Credential (CDA).

　　Additional Requirements:

　　- Follow philosophy, policies and procedures of RCHS; and requirementsof the Head Start

　　-Performance Standards, VT Child Care Center Licensing, follow HeadStart Early Learning

　　- Outcomes Framework and relationship-based practices.

　　- Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior,including ability to foster respectful, collaborative relationships;problem solve; handle crises; function independently yet utilizesupervision to conduct research-based practices; and maintainconfidentiality and at all times.

　　- Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, time management skills,punctuality and dependable attendance.

　　- Accept, respect and value diverse family practices, languages,cultures and traditions.

　　- Build positive and strengths-based partnerships with families.

　　- Provide families with meaningful opportunities to engage inchildren\'s learning both in the classroom and at home that build uponfamilies\' strengths, skills, talents, interests and availability.

　　- Utilize knowledge of child development to provide a developmentallyappropriate, inclusive learning environment; and responsive, supportiveand engaging interactions and experiences.

　　Implement research-based curriculum via meaningful, intentional learningexperiences across several domains through differentiated instruction.

　　- Utilize knowledge of children\'s interests, learning styles andstages of development to create meaningful play and maximize learningopportunities.

　　- Implement research-based assessment practices that guide instructionand monitor children\'s growth and development.

　　- Conduct home visits and family conferences as required.

　　- Participate in ongoing professional development and in-servicetrainings during and after hours, including college-level courses asrequired.

　　- Must have a valid driver\'s license, reliable transportation withpersonal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levelsmandated by the State of Vermont.

　　- *Successful completion of a criminal history background check afterhire.

　　What\'s in it for YOU?

　　- \$3,000 Sign On Bonus*

　　- Employee Referral Program - Earn Up to \$1,800!

　　- Competitive Pay - \$21 - \$26.25 per hour depending on credential.

　　- Very Generous Paid Time Off

　　- Outstanding Benefits

　　- Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts

　　- Professional Development

　　- Coaching

　　- Training and Support

　　- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

　　Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family developmentprogram which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women,children from birth to age five, and their families. Services forchildren promote school readiness, and include early education, health,nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs.Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parentleadership and social service supports.

　　Community Care Network/Rutland Count Head Start is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.