Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher
VIP (Vermont Information Processing)
$44,720 - $46,800 / year
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Description
Annual Compensation: $44,720 - $46,800
Position Type: Full-Time, On-site
Are you the person who can turn a cardboard box into a spaceship? Do you believe that every smile, first step, and new discovery is a milestone worth celebrating? If you're patient, nurturing, and passionate about helping young children learn and grow, we'd love to meet you!
VIP's Roots Early Education Center is seeking an Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team of dedicated early childhood educators. We are looking for a caring, energetic, and engaged professional who is committed to supporting our youngest learners during their most important developmental years. This role works closely with Lead Infant/Toddler Teachers and the education team to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers.
Why You'll Love It Here
- The Best Coworkers: They're all under three feet tall, endlessly curious, and always excited to see you. 😊
- Growth Opportunities: We value your potential and provide the support, training, and professional development opportunities to help you grow your career in early childhood education.
- Make an Impact Every Day: From first smiles to first steps, you'll play an important role in a child's earliest learning experiences.
What You'll Do
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment where infants and toddlers feel secure, supported, and encouraged to explore.
- Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Foster positive interactions that encourage curiosity, learning, and healthy attachment.
- Support daily classroom routines, including feeding, diapering, transitions, rest times, and age-appropriate activities.
- Assist with observing and documenting developmental milestones and sharing information with the teaching team.
- Help maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Collaborate with Lead Infant/Toddler Teachers, fellow educators, families, and support staff to promote the success and well-being of each child.
- Support classroom routines, learning objectives, and child assessments in alignment with program expectations.
- Assist in keeping the classroom organized, clean, and engaging for children.
- Approach each day with patience, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow.
Assistant Teacher Requirements
Candidates must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
- Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and 12 months of experience working with groups of children ages six and under; OR
- Completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course and 12 months of experience working with groups of children ages six and under; OR
- Successful completion of a three-credit college course in Child Development or Human Development and experience working with groups of children ages six and under.
What You'll Bring
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children in a childcare, preschool, educational, or related setting.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers.
- Demonstrated success working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A passion for supporting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children.
- The ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
- A willingness to learn, grow, and develop within the field of early childhood education.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support program operations.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to squat, kneel, sit on the floor, and actively engage with children throughout the day.
- Ability to effectively communicate with children and families while maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.
Full-Time Benefits Include
- BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
- 401(k) Employer Contributions and Match
- Paid Time Off
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Professional Development Training Hours
- On-site Fitness Center
- Discounted Gym Membership to The Edge
- On-site Café Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks
- On-site Health Clinic Exclusive to Employees and Their Families
Compensation is based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, and industry background. The range listed here represents our good-faith estimate for the role.
All full-time employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- disability insurance
- professional development
About this role
VIP's Roots Early Education Center is looking for an Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher to support their youngest learners in Colchester. You'd work alongside Lead Teachers to create a safe, responsive environment where infants and toddlers can explore, develop secure attachments, and hit developmental milestones. The role involves hands-on daily care—feeding, diapering, transitions—alongside implementing age-appropriate activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical growth. You'll also observe and document progress, collaborate with families and staff, and keep the classroom organized and engaging.
To qualify, you'll need either a Child Development Associate credential plus 12 months of experience with young children, completion of a Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course with equivalent experience, or a three-credit college course in child development or human development plus hands-on experience. Beyond credentials, the role calls for genuine patience, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the physical ability to lift 30 pounds and spend your day on the floor with children.
At $44,720 to $46,800 annually, the full-time position includes BlueCross BlueShield health coverage, dental and vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, paid parental leave, and professional development hours. Additional perks include on-site fitness facilities, an employee health clinic, and a café. This is a good fit if you're energized by early childhood development and want to be part of a team that invests in your growth.
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