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To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter (preferred, but not
required unless otherwise stated) and/or a completed application (here
or at capstonevt.org/careers). We encourage applicants to apply via
email to jobs@capstonevt.org; applications may also be mailed via USPS
mail to Capstone Community Action Human Resources, 20 Gable Place,
Barre, VT 05641. Please note that only applicants selected for an
interview will be contacted. If you need assistance or an accommodation
in the application process, please contact us at jobs@capstonevt.org or
at 802-479-1053.
Capstone Community Action is an equal opportunity employer. We value
diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We
encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider
applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship
status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or
local laws.
Notice of Open Position
Early Childhood Teacher (Infant & Toddler Classroom) June 2024
Since 1965, Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and
families in Central Vermont in achieving economic and housing stability
and rising out of poverty. Capstones early childhood education and
family services are central to its mission, offering center-based and
home-based Head Start and Early Head Start programs that support
positive child, family, and community outcomes that use a whole-child
approach and actively engage parents as partners in their childrens
early learning and development. Position: The Learning Together Center
(LTC), one of Capstones center-based programs, has a Teacher position
available with the Infant and Toddler classroom team. The LTC team of
Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Family Advocates work collaboratively
to provide full-day, high-quality services in the recently renovated,
light-filled Brook Street School in downtown Barre, Vermont. For an
early childhood professional seeking an opportunity to support very
young children and families in a high-quality, comprehensive,
progressive program, and work in a team environment, the Infant and
Toddler Teacher position offers a unique career and professional
development opportunity. Qualifications: The required, minimum
qualifications for the Infant and Toddler Teacher include a Child
Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, and
training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a
focus on infant and toddler development. Competencies and other
requirements for this position include:
Excellent communication skills with both young children and adults.
Demonstrated competency in engaging in effective, nurturing interactions
with children. Ability to plan and implement appropriate, child-centered
learning experiences. Familiarity with community resources and
supportive services. Positive regard for and ability to engage with
diverse populations and people with low incomes. Ability to meet
physical demands of working with young children in a center-based
setting, including regularly
lifting 50-60 pounds; frequently standing, walking, climbing,
stooping/bending, squatting/crouching; and occasionally
running/sprinting.
Commitment to working collaboratively with a team toward shared goals
and objectives. Compensation & Benefits: This is a full-time, non-exempt
position, with a 40-hour per week standard schedule and competitive pay
at \$18.58 - \$25.27 per hour. Capstones full-time benefits program
offers generous paid time off; health, dental, and life insurance plans;
and a 401k retirement plan with employer match. Head Start programs also
offer and support e ceptional opportunities for training and
professional development.
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