Lead Infant/Toddler Educator

About Kid Logic Learning

Kid Logic Learning is a 5 STAR child care program in South Burlington with NAEYC accreditation. We believe in high quality care and education for young children. We honor the value of play and following an Reggio-Inspired, emergent curriculum style with the belief that children are the leaders of their own learning. By creating a supportive and calming environment inspired by the needs and cues of children, we aspire to follow their organic and intrinsic ideas and discoveries to guide our curriculum planning. We strongly believe in positive communication among all teachers, families, and children in effort to work collaboratively towards mutual goals of growth and development. Please contact us if you share in our value to offer all children and families the highest of quality care and enrichment opportunities.

As an educator on our team, you would have the amazing opportunity to care for each child's unique set of needs by identifying their temperaments and creating a loving environment that honors each child and their development. Working collaboratively with other colleagues, together you will provide enriching and nurturing learning experiences for these young children as you build strong and positive relationships with them and their families. Using Emergent Curriculum strategies and inspirations of Reggio Emilia practices, your observations of children's play will guide you as you create and implement an ever-evolving curriculum that are guided by the interests and discoveries of children to expand their learning. Training and support will be provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teaching with intention to support the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth and development of children ages 6 weeks to 2 years of age by modeling positive language skills, guiding positive peer play, and offering support during problem-solving experiences.
• Using formal observation systems, such as Teaching Strategies Gold, to document children's physical, cognitive and social-emotional growth and development.
• Using observations to inform and guide curriculum planning. Training and support provided.
• Developing an Emergent curriculum that honors the interests presented by the children by observing their play, reactions, questions and curiosities with materials and peers, and creating provocations that extend and build upon their ideas. Training and support provided.

Team Responsibilities:

• Willingness to engage with children at their level, and use positive language and discipline strategies. Coaching and mentoring will be provided.
• Willingness to continue education and professional development within the field.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible with schedules and needs.
• Open to mentoring opportunities and constructive feedback, and open minded to hearing other perspectives in effort to problem-solve collectively in a positive and compassionate manner.
• Hold oneself accountable for actions and practice self-reflection skills.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree with current/active Professional License endorsement in Early Childhood Education OR Early Childhood Special Education.
• Associate's degree, Vermont Apprenticeship, or 21 related college credits
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule

• Competitive pay

  FREE childcare tuition

  Paid professional development

  Coaching and mentoring

  Wellness Reimbursement up to $110 per month

  A collaborative, child-centered environment where educators are valued and supported