Lead Older Toddler Educator

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

RCCC is a non-profit, licensed Early Childhood Education program based in Middlebury, Vermont. Founded in response to Vermont’s ongoing child care crisis, RCCC is committed to providing high-quality care and meaningful learning experiences for up to 24 children and their families from Addison County and surrounding areas.

Our approach to education is play-based, allowing children to learn through hands-on experiences tailored to their interests and developmental stages. We create inclusive, supportive, and responsive learning environments that recognize and celebrate the unique needs and abilities of every child.

At RCCC, we are a school of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child and family feels welcome, included, and supported throughout their early childhood journey. We believe that raising children is a community effort, and we strive to build a strong village of families and community members—a space where all voices are heard, all people are valued, and all children thrive.

As Early Childhood professionals, we know that we cannot achieve our goal without a team of dedicated, passionate, and caring educators to join us. In joining our team, you will not only be contributing to the greater Addison County community, but joining an establishment that understands early childhood educators are professionals deserving of a high quality work environment, work-life balance, opportunities and support for personal and professional growth and development, and genuine recognition for the work that they do.

• Provide high quality care and education to children through an intentional and flexible teaching style within our three classrooms.
• Prioritize and ensure the health and safety of all children.
• Know and understand Vermont State Child Care Regulations.
• Know and understand RCCC policies and procedures.
• Offering high quality learning and care.
• Be a willing collaborator seeking to contribute to a community and culture of positivity, open-mindedness, and support.
• Work collaboratively with team of educators to ensure support and understanding of the needs of the children, classrooms, and program as a whole.
• Establish trusting relationships with families through clear, respectful communication.
• Set compassionate, developmentally appropriate boundaries with children while using positive language and redirection techniques.
• Communicate in a positive, respectful manner with the goal of problem solving and collaboration in mind.
• Understand the relationship between RCCC and MiddUCC’s and engage respectfully and collaboratively.

You meet the qualifications required for a Teacher Associate under Vermont regulations by being:

• At least 20 years of age, and
• A high school graduate or GED holder, and

Meeting one of the following:

• Hold a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 3 Certificate
• Hold an associate degree in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Services, plus 12 months of experience working with children in grade 3 or younger
• Have completed the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program
• Hold a Child Care Certificate from the Community College of Vermont, plus 12 months of experience working with children in grade 3 or younger
• Have successfully completed 21 college credits with an early childhood or school-age focus, plus 12 months of experience

We value the well-being of our educators and provide a competitive benefits package, including:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual of 15 days (120 hours) per year.
• Paid Holidays & Breaks (20 days total):
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day & Day after Thanksgiving
• Winter Break (8 days, Dec. 24 – Jan. 2)
• Spring Break (3 days, April 22–24)
• Memorial Day
• Summer Break (5 days, week of July 4)
• Health & Wellness Benefits:
• Dental and vision insurance
• $1,000 Lifestyle Spending Account (prorated quarterly)
• Life and disability insurance
• Childcare Discount: 50% off tuition for enrolled children of employees