Claims Processing Clerk jobs in South Burlington, VT

VIP's onsite daycare is seeking a qualified Lead Daycare Teacher to join our team of passionate child care providers. Our ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in the early childhood field as well as child-focused, creative, and compassionate!

For 33 years the Roots Daycare 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. Roots is housed within the headquarters of Vermont Information Processing and is currently attended by 50 children of VIP employees.

Position Type: Full Time

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop age-appropriate lessons and activities that promote and support the building of social skills, practical capabilities and self-esteem
• Collaborate with lead teachers to supervise, guide and encourage children's learning and development
• 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

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of relevant childcare experience working with groups of children from grade 3 or younger
• Demonstrated interest and ability to work with young children
• Knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood development
• Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team
• Effective and strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the program
• Ability to lift 25-30 lbs
• Ability to squat, kneel, sit on the floor, as well as speak with children and families to ensure the health and safety of each child
• Meets at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
  • 21 college credits in early childhood education or related field OR
  • Associates Degree from an accredited college in early childhood education or related field OR
  • Completed certification in one of the following: Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program, Child Care Certificate form the Community College of Vermont, or Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 3 Certificate

VIP and Roots Daycare prioritize a healthy work/life balance and is thoroughly invested in the health and well being of their employees.

Our benefits package is impossible to beat!! Full time benefits include:

• BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 6 Paid Holidays & 4 Paid Floating Holidays
• Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Professional Development training hours
• On-site Fitness Center
• Discounted Gym Membership to the Edge
• On-site Cafe serving breakfast, lunch & snacks
• On-site Health Clinic for employees and their families 

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