Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Infant Educator
Ascension Childcare, Inc.
Shelburne, Vermont

What Makes ACC Stand Out

• NAEYC Accredited
• 5 STAR early education program
• SEED & Sew Certified
• Strong commitment to anti-bias education and inclusion
• Collaborative, supportive teaching team

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• 12 college credits in Early Childhood or School Age Education
• OR
• 12 months of experience with children through age 3.
• OR
• Currently enrolled in ECE classes

Additional requirements include:

• Strong communication skills
• Availability Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Familiarity with emergent curriculum

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child/Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child & Family Services.
• Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate
• Community College of Vermont Child Care Certificate
• Sense of humor.
• Vermont Orientation Training.
• Mandated Reporter Training.
• SEED & Sew Certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $18.50/hour minimum.
• Annual cost-of-living increases.
• Regular schedule with guaranteed lunch breaks.
• Paid professional development and training.
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• $2,500 annual health benefit stipend.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Mental health, legal, and financial counseling resources
• 50% childcare tuition discount for employees
• Supportive administration focused on work-life balance
• Well-equipped classrooms, indoor gross motor space, expansive outdoor play area and dedicated staff break room
• Coaching, mentoring, and opportunities for career growth