Substitute Childcare Teacher

The Hermitage Club•Wilmington, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Childcare Teacher at The Hermitage Club helps provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for the children of Club members and guests. The licensed Childcare Center operates on weekends and during holiday periods throughout the winter season, offering developmentally appropriate, mountain-inspired activities. Working collaboratively with Lead Childcare Teachers, the Substitute Childcare Teacher participates in classroom activities, supports indoor and outdoor play, assists children with routines and transitions, and helps maintain a healthy, organized classroom. The position also involves building positive relationships with parents and guardians through professional communication and daily updates about each child's experience.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification.
Ability to remain calm, patient, and attentive when working one-on-one with children who are upset.
Ability to work effectively as part of a childcare team and follow direction from Lead Teachers and Club leadership.
Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and move frequently at children's level.
Comfort working in indoor and outdoor winter environments.
Ability to assist children with winter clothing and participate in outdoor activities.
Reliable attendance during winter weather; the Childcare Center does not observe traditional school snow days.

Nice To Haves

BFIS account preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in and help lead classroom activities, including indoor play, mealtimes, storytime, rest periods, and other developmentally appropriate activities.
Provide attentive and appropriate supervision of children throughout the day.
Help children navigate classroom routines, transitions, and center-based play.
Provide calm, patient, one-on-one support to children who are upset or having difficulty adjusting.
Encourage positive interactions among children and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive classroom.
Assist with taking children outdoors daily when weather and conditions permit.
Help children prepare for Vermont winter conditions, including putting on and managing winter clothing, and incorporate outdoor preparation into daily routines.
Welcome children and families to the Childcare Center in a warm and professional manner.
Provide appropriate daily updates about children's routines, activities, development, and experiences.
Communicate questions or concerns about a child to the Lead Childcare Teacher or Childcare Manager as appropriate.
Help maintain a healthy, clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
Follow established cleaning, sanitation, classroom, and childcare safety procedures.
Maintain required Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification.
Work collaboratively with Lead Childcare Teachers and other childcare staff to provide consistent care and supervision.
Assist with classroom preparation, organization, cleaning, and end-of-day responsibilities.
Demonstrate flexibility as attendance, staffing, weather, and children's needs change.
Provide attentive and personalized service to Club members and their families.