Jobs and Opportunities
Lead Teacher
Openings: 2
Locations: White River Junction
Springfield
Hours: White River Junction - 40 hours week, Seasonal (August - May)
Springfield - 40 hours week, Full Year
Openings for a Head Start Lead Teacher within SEVCA Head Start. Seeking a nurturing, motivated professional to work with children ages 3-5 years old in a play-based environment. Experience using The Creative Curriculum, Second Step Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System are a distinct advantage.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in early childhood education or related field or a Bachelors Degree with at least 30 related credits
- VT Educator License with Preschool Endorsement
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to articulate the importance of parents as the primary educator of their children
- A demonstrated ability to practice theories and principles of Early Childhood Education
- At least 1 year successful experience in a preschool classroom
- A minimum of 15 hours of profession development activities each year
- Ability to prioritize and multi task
- Experience 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 2023.
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 2023.
Teacher Assistant
Openings for a Head Start Teacher Assistant within SEVCA Head Start. Seeking a nurturing and motivated professional to work with children ages 3-5 years old in a play-based environment. Teacher Assistants 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 Assistants are part of a team designed to provide all children with a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The teacher assistant is part of a team that meets regularly. This position requires a close collaborative working relationship with the Lead Teacher, Teacher Associate, parents and other center staff. Familiarity with Second Step Curriculum and The Creative Curriculum are a distinct advantage.
Job Requirements:
- Current CDA (Child Development Associate) and completed Fundamentals Class or Completed 3 credits in Early Childhood Education or High School Diploma/GED and completed Fundamentals Class or Completed 3 credits in Early Childhood Education within the first 12 months of employment or High School Diploma/GED and has received a State Board of education approved Human Services Program Certificate with in emphasis child development or early childhood education required: 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 2023.
Safety and Maintenance Coordinator
Location: SEVCA Head Start, Windsor/WRJ
# of positions: 1
Job Type: 30 hours weekly, seasonal (August-May)
There is an opening for a Safety & Maintenance Coordinator within SEVCA County Head Start!
Seeking an organized and motivated professional to work with staff in Head Start program serving children ages 3-5 years, and their families. The Safety & Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all playgrounds, and to ensure that facilities, materials and equipment are maintained to create a learning environment that is safe and age-appropriate. This person will also need the skills to complete small projects at each center. This is a benefitted position, 30 hours per week. Reliable vehicle and clean driving record required. Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, pass a criminal record's check and have a current driver's license. SEVCA is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference directly to, Lori Canfield, Head Start Director, lcanfield@sevca.org or 97 Park Street, Springfield, VT 05156. No phone calls please!
Practice Based Coach
Location: SEVCA Head Start
Job Type: Part Time (20hours.week)
Job Description:
Implement the Coaching program to fidelity by following the system established to select, support and mentor up to six Coachees’ per program year. Through observation, use of videoing segments of a classroom day and reflection of teaching practices will be strategies used to work with selected Coachees to develop and work on established goals.
Job Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education or related degree is required for the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others (both verbally and written), including giving and receiving feedback on the quality of services.
- Experience providing staff training and development, including on-site consultation, coaching, and mentoring to other staff.
- Completion of the Practice-Based Coaching Training offered by OHS.
- Experience planning and implementing a preschool curriculum.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance coverage.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff at all times.
- Positive attitude
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 2023.
Child Care Coordinator
Location: SEVCA Head Start
Job Type: Full-Time (35hours/week)
Job Description
To coordinate the child care programs at Pine Street Preschool and Chester Community Preschool, benefits offered, paid vacation and professional development.
Job Requirements:
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 2023.
Food Service Provider
Openings: 2
Locations: White River Junction
Springfield
Hours: White River - 40 hours, Seasonal (Aug-May)
Springfield - 40 hours weekly, Year Round
Food Service Provider position open within SEVCA Head Start. Seeking a motivated individual to prepare meals for a large group of preschoolers. Food Service Providers will be responsible for meal prep, serving meals that are high in nutrients on time, kitchen clean- up; dishes, emptying garbage daily, cleaning appliances, cleaning cupboards/drawers, etc. Food Service Providers are also responsible for shopping, putting groceries away and paperwork. Food Service Providers are responsible for being familiar with Head Start Performance Standards and guidelines of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and State of Vermont Early Childhood Program Licensing Regulations, and ensuring they are being met in the kitchen. Experience planning, preparing and serving meals to large groups, knowledge of CACFP guidelines are a distinct advantage.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Education related to food services and CACFP.
- Valid driver’s license.
- SERVSafe certification
- Evidence of a physical exam within the past year.
- 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 2023.
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