Employment
Position: Classroom Co-Teachers for all age groups (particularly 0-3)
Start Date: July 1st or August 15th
Location: Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier Children’s House is a Five STAR, Universal Pre-K partner and birth to five early childhood program that is celebrating it’s 40th year of operation in 2024. We are in the process of an organizational restructure that includes becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit program and committing to a program model that supports the implementation of an inquiry-driven, reflective practice model of curriculum development.
We are a small and motivated group of professionals who share a commitment to re-imagining Early Childhood Education in a model that supports teachers as researchers and offers a daily structure that provides ample opportunity for reflective practice, documentation and practicing of the cycle of inquiry. This is paired with on-going mentoring and coaching by an experienced pedagogical lead.
As we grow our program, we are seeking eager co-creators of MCH as a model of Reggio-Inspired practice in Central Vermont. Partners in this endeavor should be eager and enthusiastic with a firm commitment to professionalism and collaborative work.
Ideal applicants should have a strong interest and/or understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach and ideally have experience working in an inquiry-driven program.
A demonstrated commitment to using the Cycle of Inquiry for planning a contextual curriculum for a group of children
Experience developing small-group project work that is inquiry-driven
Hold a strong identity as teacher-researcher and have an enthusiasm for on-going professional growth and development.
If you think you might be a good fit for our program, please send a resume and letter of interest to mplrchildrenshouse@gmail.com.
The Montpelier Children’s House provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants, and will not discriminate against any potential employee on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, military status, political service, affiliation or disability.