Teacher Associate

Openings for a Head Start Teacher Associate within SEVCA Head Start.  Seeking a nurturing, motivated professional to work with children ages 3-5 years old in a play-based environment. Teacher Associates are responsible for being familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, Vermont Early Learning Standards, and State of Vermont Early Childhood Program Licensing Regulations, and ensuring they are being met in the classroom.  Teacher Associates are part of a team designed to provide all children with a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.  The teacher associate is part of a team that meets regularly.  This position requires a close collaborative working relationship with the Lead Teacher, Teacher Assistant parents and other center staff.  Experience using The Creative Curriculum, Second Step Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System are a distinct advantage. 

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in early childhood or human/child development preferred or at least 21 credits in Early Childhood Education and currently enrolled in a degree program: this includes one program year of successful experience in a preschool classroom.
• Minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development activities each year.
• Experience working with young groups of children.
• Experience with working with low-income families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of families and children at all times.
• Positive attitude.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record/Fingerprints Check

Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send your cover letter, resume and 3 written references to Lori Canfield at lcanfield@sevca.org. All positions starting in August 2024.