Reports to : Early Childhood Program (ECP) Director
Program: Early Childhood Program, Milton Family Community Center (MFCC)
Position Type: Full-time, Regular, non-exempt
Salary Range : $23.00 to $24.68 per hour, depending on experience, education, and qualifications

Position Overview:

The Preschool Team Teacher supports the daily operation of MFCC’s Preschool classroom by providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood education in a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Working collaboratively with the Co-Teacher, the Early Childhood Program (ECP) Director, families, and other professionals, this position supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through intentional instruction, play-based learning, observation, and positive relationships.

The Preschool Team Teacher shares responsibility for classroom activities, curriculum implementation, child assessment, documentation, and daily classroom operations while working within established program expectations and in partnership with their Co-Teacher and ECP Director.

Position Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations

Classroom Instruction and Child Development

- Support the daily operation of the Preschool classroom in collaboration with their Co-Teacher, maintaining a safe, organized, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Plan and facilitate engaging learning experiences that support children’s social-emotional development, language and literacy, early mathematics, problem-solving, physical development, creativity, and independence.
- Use positive guidance strategies to support children’s behavior, relationships, self-regulation,



and participation in classroom activities.
- Adapt activities, materials, and teaching approaches to reflect children’s individual developmental needs, interests, abilities, cultures, and languages.
- Supervise children consistently and follow established health, safety, emergency response, and classroom procedures.
- Support daily routines, transitions, meals, snacks, outdoor play, and other classroom activities while encouraging children’s independence and participation.

Curriculum, Assessment, and Documentation

- Collaborate with the Co-Teacher and ECP Director to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with MFCC program expectations and the Creative Curriculum framework.
- Observe children’s learning and development while contributing to ongoing assessment and documentation using the ASQ and systematic tracking of specific competencies.
- Use observations and assessment information to inform classroom activities and support individual children’s learning and development with the goal of Kindergarten readiness.
- Complete assigned classroom records, child documentation, and administrative tasks accurately and on time.
- Use scheduled planning and administrative time effectively to prepare materials, document children’s progress, complete required paperwork, and participate in professional learning.





Health, Safety, and Program Compliance

- Follow Vermont child care licensing regulations, applicable food program requirements, and MFCC policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and protected classroom, including learning areas, equipment, materials, and outdoor spaces.
- Follow established procedures for meals and snacks, food safety, allergies, dietary accommodations, and children’s individual needs.
- Complete assigned Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) records accurately and within required timelines.
- Maintain required certifications, including Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, and complete annual professional development and required documentation within established deadlines.
- Communicate safety concerns, incidents, licensing issues, and other matters requiring attention to the Co-Teacher and/or ECP Director promptly.

Family Engagement and Collaboration

- Establish respectful, positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular, professional communication about children’s activities, learning, development, and well-being.
- Share relevant information about classroom routines, meals, special events, and individual child needs while maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaborate with the Co-Teacher, ECP Director, families, and appropriate service providers to support children’s developmental, behavioral, and educational needs.
- Share relevant community resources and referrals with families in coordination with MFCC staff, as appropriate to the position.
- Participate in family engagement activities and classroom events as assigned.

Teamwork

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