Policy Processing Clerk, Sr. jobs in Essex, VT

Vermont Information Processing's onsite daycare is seeking a Part Time Daycare Assistant to join our team of passionate child care providers for 25 hours/week to assist with break and planning coverage.

For 30 years the Roots Child Development Center has been nurturing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Colchester, VT. It is our mission to provide each child with a high quality, educational, play-based program that will foster their individual creativity and curiosity. We strive to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone feels that their needs are valued and understood. We view families as the experts on their own child and ourselves as the experts on early childhood education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with lead teachers to supervise, guide and encourage childrens’ learning and development. Promote and support the building of social skills, practical capabilities and self-esteem.
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times.
• Communicate with parents regularly on their child’s day to day progress.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
• Our ideal candidate would be knowledgeable and experienced in the early childhood field as well as child-focused, creative, and compassionate.

Desired Credentials:

• At least one year of relevant childcare experience (preferably with children under age 5)
• Associate Degree with a major in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education or Child & Family Services (preferred but not required)

Roots is housed within the headquarters of Vermont Information Processing and is attended by 50 children of VIP employees. VIP prioritizes a healthy work/life balance and is thoroughly invested in the health and well being of their employees.

You will have access to:

• Two fully-equipped on-site fitness centers
• Discounted membership to the EdgeVT
• On-site health clinic exclusively for VIP employees and their family members
• On-site cafe serving low-cost breakfast, lunch and snacks

All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.