Summer Camp Teachers 

Rutland County Head Start is hiring summer camp teachers for 8-week positions June to August. The lead teacher will develop a fun, summer curriculum for children in our preschool program. It is the same high-quality classrooms but focused on summer fun! We are seeking two experienced teachers, each to lead a classroom for the summer camp classes 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with two hours prep time at the end of every day. You will receive support and guidance in developing your classroom lesson plans and learning activities. You will work with two assistants in each classroom with 15 children maximum. You will work at our Meadow Street Head Start Center in Rutland City. This is a short-term position, and the salary is $22-$25 per hour depending on education and credentials. There are no benefits, but you may apply for a longer-term position starting in Fall 2024. Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.

Teacher Requirements VT Licensing

7.3.2.1 Teacher

A teacher is at least twenty (20) years of age and meets one of the following qualifications:

• At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Four (4) A or B Certificate; or
• At least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, Special Education with a birth to eight (8) years of age focus, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
• At least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with at least successful completion of thirty (30) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
• Hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education.

7.3.2.2 Teacher Associate

A teacher associate is at least twenty (20) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications:

• At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Three (3) Certificate; or
• At least an associate degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
• At least a Certificate of Completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program; or
• At least a Child Care Certificate from the Community College of Vermont and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
• At least successful completion of twenty-one (21) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.

Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports.

Community Care Network/Rutland County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.