Teacher Assistant - Robins Nest

Overview

This position's main focus is to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Gifford Health Care is a hospital based in Randolph, Vermont serving the Central Vermont Population. We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Competitive pay

• Self-funded health insurance plan with Gifford contributing up to 93% of the premium (depending on the plan chosen)

• Dental and vision benefits, long-term and short-term disability as well as life insurance

• Defined contribution 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 4% employer deposit and 1% match after one year of employment

• Generous amounts of earned time off that promotes work life balance

• Tuition reimbursement, most employees may be eligible for PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) program

• Employee discounts to local retailers

• Locations throughout Central Vermont; our hospital is just off I-89 and our clinics are sprinkled through Washington, Orange and Windsor counties

• Onsite parking and Childcare

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment to promote the positive development of children

• Provide developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote the physical and intellectual growth of children

• Provide positive guidance to support the social and emotional development of children

• Establish positive and productive relationships with families to provide consistency and support

• Maintain a commitment to professionalism and to continue to improve as a teacher

• General knowledge and operation of basic office equipment (Computers/keyboards/fax machines/copiers/telephones)

• Follow and comprehend Instructions

• Supportive and friendly to co-workers; children; parents;

• Maintain successful attendance and performance standards

• Able to meet physical demands of position

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, at least 18 years of age, and completion of 45 hour course in child development approved by licensing or one 3 credit higher education course in early childhood development to be completed within one year of employment.

• Must have or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification

EOE