Infant Educator

Full Time
Shelburne, VT 05482
Posted
Job description
Summary

Ascension Childcare, Inc is seeking a full time Baby Whisperer to join and compliment our experienced, diverse, and dedicated teaching team. We are an established, NAEYC accredited, 5 STAR, SEED & Sew certified early education program in Shelburne that currently serves 55 children. We implement emergent curriculum, building experiences and exploration opportunities for children based on their curiosities about the world around them! We promote anti-bias education, ensuring we honor and value each child, their family, and each staff member.

Duties

Teacher will provide nurturing care, compassionate social/emotional coaching, a variety of learning opportunities, and guidance to our older infants. This Educator will work as a team with one of our seasoned Infant Teachers.
Infant Educators take care of our tiniest friends, which requires extra care and softness. Care for young babies is individualized, and therefore requires educators to be flexible, to be able to multitask, and to keep calm in moments of unrest. Infant Educators work closely with families to meet the needs of each child.

Requirements

Individual must have experience in early education settings with Infants to be considered for this position. We are seeking a demonstrated commitment to quality learning environments and success in engaging children. Excellent organizational skills, a willingness to learn and be flexible, patience of steel, and kindness are a must. We expect all Ascension staff to use positive, encouraging language with children. Individual must have experience with or a willingness to learn about anti-bias education.

Must be able to lift 50lbs
Must be available for 40 hours of work M-F, between the hours of 7:30-5:30.



Nice To Haves

A sense of humor!
Mandated Reporter Training
Seed & Sew Certification

Benefits

In addition to a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment, we offer a suite of benefits.
  • Competitive pay (our minimum wage is $17/hr), with a guaranteed cost of living annual salary increase
  • Regular schedules with guaranteed lunch breaks
  • Paid training and professional development opportunities
  • Generous time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
  • $2500 annual health benefit stipend
  • Vision and Dental coverage
  • Short term disability, with options to opt into additional coverage
  • Mental health support, legal counseling, and financial management counseling
  • 50% tuition discount for staff's children enrolled in the program
  • An administration that values work/life balance and actively promotes self-care and personal wellness for each staff
-A beautiful work environment - well stocked resource room for classroom materials, an indoor gross motor space, an expansive outdoor play area, and staff resource/break room
  • We encourage leadership and personal growth in the profession and support that through coaching, mentoring, and educational opportunities.

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