Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher

The role

This person will support infants and toddlers in a safe and nurturing environment. They will assist Lead Teachers with classroom routines, developmental activities, and child assessments.

What you will do

• Create a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment for infants and toddlers.
• Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Foster positive interactions to encourage curiosity and healthy attachment.
• Support daily classroom routines including feeding, diapering, transitions, and rest times.
• Assist with observing and documenting developmental milestones.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers, families, and support staff.
• Support classroom routines, learning objectives, and child assessments.
• Assist in keeping the classroom organized, clean, and engaging.
• Approach each day with patience, professionalism, and passion.

Required qualifications

• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and 12 months of experience working with groups of children ages six and under; OR
• Completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course and 12 months of experience working with groups of children ages six and under; OR
• Successful completion of a three-credit college course in Child Development or Human Development and experience working with groups of children ages six and under.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children in a childcare, preschool, educational, or related setting.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support program operations.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to squat, kneel, sit on the floor, and actively engage with children throughout the day.
• Ability to effectively communicate with children and families while maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.

Nice to have

• A passion for supporting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children.
• A willingness to learn, grow, and develop within the field of early childhood education.

Benefits

• BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
• 401(k) Employer Contributions and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Professional Development Training Hours
• On-site Fitness Center
• Discounted Gym Membership to The Edge
• On-site Café Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks
• On-site Health Clinic Exclusive to Employees and Their Families

Before you apply

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the location of the position.

About the company

Vermont Information Processing (VIP) is a data processing and technology company powering the beverage distribution industry. VIP's Roots Early Education Center is the employer for this role.