Director/Co-Teacher

Job Description
The Children’s School-South Burlington, VT This small not-for-profit, parent/teacher cooperative pre-school serves children ages 3-5 as part of one multi age group of around 20 children. The Children’s School (TCS) provides an opportunity to work with professional, experienced teachers who are committed to providing a rich learning experience to their students through a play based, emergent curriculum. TCS leadership and teaching professionals value the important role played by parents in the success of their children and the school. Serving the South Burlington area for 50 years, TCS has a well-earned reputation for excellence.

Job Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced early childhood professional to provide a strong leadership role and work collaboratively with the TCS Board, all staff members, and all parents.
The ideal candidate will:
•Provide vision, leadership, mentoring and supervision to the staff
•Guide the staff’s professional development and lead curriculum development
•Oversee daily operations and ensure all policies and licensing regulations are followed
•Manage and monitor budget and enrollment
•Collaborate with staff regarding care, curriculum, and policies
•Nurture positive relationships with families •Maintain the TCS play based learning philosophy
•Work in partnership with the TCS Board members, the parent body and the TCS teaching staff
•Provide teaching role in the classroom

Job Qualifications
•B.A./B.S., or M.A. in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education
•Shall be at least 21 years of age, shall be, at a minimum, qualified as a teacher associate under Vermont DCF/CDD licensing regulations, and have completed either: a Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director One (1) Certificate; or successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in program management for early care and education or for school age care and education, or in staff supervision related to early care and education of children; and a (3) college credit course in curriculum.

•Vermont AOE Educators License with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education preferred, but not essential
•Shall already have or be willing to complete within one (1) year of employment start date a three (3) college credit course in managing an early care and education program that includes budgeting and financial management, approved by CDD.
•At least 5 years’ experience in the early childcare industry, at least 2 years’ experience in program management
•Experience with DCF/CDD licensing
•Ability to work as a team in a collaborative environment
•Clear and strong listening skills and oral and written communication skills •Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
•A hands-on participatory approach, with emphasis on the success of the team and the school •Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with the school’s parent constituency

Benefits:

• Amazing place to work
• Health Insurance
• Paid professional development
• Personal leave/sick days
• NAEYC Membership
• ~20 paid holidays
• Summers off!

The Children’s School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Send inquiries to: director@tcsvt.org