Job description

Are you interested in working in an environment that is committed to helping young children develop and grow? Do you want to work somewhere that you get to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in the Rutland County community? Are you committed to supporting the whole family equally in their parenting journey?

The Parent Child Center of Rutland County is seeking a nurturing, collaborative, and professional early childhood education director for their Rutland location.

Founded in 1984, the Rutland County Parent-Child Center (RCPCC) partners with families and individuals to encourage education and connection in the community. The Parent Child Center provides childcare, early intervention services, high school education for pregnant and parenting youth, parenting classes, and teen immersion programs to over 800 people monthly in Rutland County. We live by the following
values:

· Meeting you where you are

· Breaking barriers

· Getting it done and no one turned away

We are dedicated to helping young children develop and grow in a safe, nurturing environment, recognizing individual strengths, creating trusting relationships, and partnering with families and communities to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. RCPCC uses a 2-Gen approach, working with both families and children simultaneously to identify needs and align programming to deliver services for long-term impacts.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills (with both children and adults), extraordinary patience (children have Herculean inner strength), and a wellspring of joy (we want you to love what you do, and we want our children and families to know it).

(These qualities are as important as your degree).

· A minimum of one year of experience working in early childhood education.

· Must be qualified as a Teacher Associate or higher according to the VT State Childcare Regulations.

· Must be willing to complete additional required trainings.

· Assisting in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.

· Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order and availability of classroom materials.

· Maintain frequent communication with families.

· Help ensure smooth, daily transitions.

· Follow all center policies and state regulations.

· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

· Additionally, the ideal candidate will be familiar with guidelines and regulations surrounding early childhood education and can serve as a mentor for others. This candidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented, organized, and willing to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.

· All employees must pass a criminal background check.

*Preference will be given to candidates who have at least 2 years of experience teaching children under age three, have a Bachelor's degree in Early Education or a related field, and have college courses in business management. Please refer to the Vermont State Childcare Regulations for additional information on qualifications.

Please supply a resume, cover letter, personal email address (not Indeed email) and a phone number where you can be reached. Your cover letter should address the above qualifications and skills in order to be considered for an interview.

RCPCC is an equal opportunity employer. RCPCC has an amazing workplace culture, generous PTO policy, and is supportive of the needs of staff members. RCPCC does NOT have a health insurance plan but offers short-term disability, multiple holidays, and paid vacation and sick time.

RCPCC is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. RCPCC embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all current state and federal regulations pertaining to Covid 19

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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