Part-time Licensed Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

Pine Forest Children's Center (PFCC) has been providing high quality early childhood education for a diverse community of families in the South End of Burlington since 1988. We pride ourselves on our ability to partner with families to help children grow to the best of their abilities. As a teaching community we are passionate about our school and professional field. We love what we do every day and we hope you will join us!

We are seeking a licensed early childhood educator for a part-time teaching position to work with our preschool teaching teams. This would be 15-20 hours a week on-site, plus 5 hours a week from home to enter documented learning.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated, responsible, flexible team player that loves working with young children and will possess strong communication skills. Degree in Early Childhood Education, a related field or related coursework is preferred. We are able to help you build your career as well so check out some of the options under Benefits!

PFCC is a multi-faceted community which values imagination, integrity, curiosity and responsibility in children and adults. We are innovative, yet with a sense of tradition and attention to the natural world. Our curriculum is emergent and play-based, allowing children to guide their own learning. We plan developmentally appropriate activities that are teacher guided and open ended, utilizing large and small groups, reflecting the best research in early childhood education. We believe in connecting children to the communities in our neighborhood and city and strive to find opportunities to partner on projects when possible.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Julie LaFountaine.

PFCC is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity and equal treatment to all persons in all employment matters without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ancestry, disability, or any other protected category.
PFCC is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity and equal treatment to all persons in all employment matters without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ancestry, disability, or any other protected category.

Duties

In this position, you will be the licensed early childhood educator in our accredited Agency of Education preschool. PFCC will provide training for using Vermont’s required learning and assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold as well as time to document learning.

Applicant will be responsible for supervision of students in their classroom, curriculum planning, classroom management, collaboration with colleagues, and adherence to VT Licensing Regulations and Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS). Early childhood educators have the ability to design their classroom learning environments with their team as well as curriculum design and planning. We use observation and assessment tools (ASQ TSG) to document each child's growth and learning. We believe in making learning visible for children, families and community members as a way to advocate for children and our field.

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Document children’s learning through Teaching Strategies Gold
• Work on a team to support the needs of the classroom and the individual children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, parent conversations, and developmental summaries.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center as well as throughout the day.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality. improvement and professional growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience preferred.
• Vermont Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education Teaching License or license from a state with reciprocity.
• Ability to work well with others and offer and receive constructive feedback.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Applicant will need to be able to lift 50 lbs, stoop, bend, and lift.

Benefits

*Competitive pay with annual salary increases
*Flexible hours (Monday through Friday). *This is a full year program, but this position is flexible to be for the school year.
*New employees earn 20 paid vacation days (accumulate throughout the year). Accrual increases incrementally as a longevity benefit.
*1 paid week for summer break.
*1 paid week for winter break.
*11 paid holidays.
*10 paid full day professional development days.
*5 paid on site staff meetings.
*Professional development paid for by PFCC- can be applied toward coursework.
*Vision Insurance through VSP with employer contribution.
*Dental Insurance through Northeast Delta Dental with employer contribution.
*HRA through Healthy Dollars.
*Comprehensive Wellness Plan for all employees.
*EAP Benefits- Mental Health Counseling and Support. Includes Legal Counseling.
*Financial Management Counseling.
*Income Advance Loans.
*Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
*Employer Funded SIMPLE IRA Retirement through Fidelity.
*50% Tuition Discount for employee’s children.
*Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) applies as we hold a non-profit 501(c)3 status.
*Student Loan Repayment Program through VTAEYC. https://www.vtaeyc.org/slrap/
*PFCC sponsors and supports early childhood educators through VTAEYC’s T.E.A.C.H. programs that include Pre-Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, Associates, Bachelor’s and ECE Teaching License programs. These programs support our field in attaining degrees and coursework for FREE.https://teach.vtaeyc.org/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> https://teach.vtaeyc.org/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://teach.vtaeyc.org/
*PFCC’s teaching community has 324 years of combined experience. This wealth of knowledge enhances our curriculum, our practice, and creates a deep support network for planning and problem solving.
*Our teaching community believes in open communication and self advocacy. We are dedicated to ensuring we all feel seen, heard and valued for who we are as individuals.
*Our Leadership team values a work and life balance that promotes personal wellness, growth and self-care. We want to enhance and support each person in meeting their goals both personally and professionally.
*We strive to create beautiful, intentional learning environments throughout our school. Our early childhood educators have access to resources and supplies, 3 outdoor learning environments, 2 indoor gross motor spaces, outdoor community spaces nearby (Oakledge Park) as well as a walkable neighborhood, and ample space for meetings, lunch breaks and planning time.
*Being a part of an amazing community, and making a difference EVERY DAY!

Work Remotely

Flexible work from home options available