PreK Teaching Assistant

The Green Mountain Unified School District is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic PreK Teaching Assistant to join our early childhood education team at Cavendish Town Elementary School. The PreK Teaching Assistant plays an important role in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 3–5.

Working collaboratively with the PreK Lead Teacher, the Teaching Assistant supports daily classroom routines, play-based learning, student development, and family partnerships in alignment with Vermont’s Early Learning Standards and program expectations.

Responsibilities

The PreK Teaching Assistant will:

Support classroom instruction and play-based learning under the guidance of the Lead Teacher. Assist with implementing daily routines, transitions, and classroom procedures. Provide active supervision of students during indoor and outdoor activities. Promote social-emotional growth and support individual student needs, including behavioral support. Help prepare instructional materials and maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment. Assist students with toileting, hygiene, and other care routines as needed. Communicate professionally and collaboratively with families, colleagues, and school staff. Participate in team planning meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities. Follow all district policies, early childhood education regulations, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

Enjoy working with young children and supporting their growth and development. Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and strong communication skills. Work effectively as part of a collaborative teaching team. Create positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Have experience working with preschool-aged children preferred, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on experience and placement according to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Please note that a successor CBA is currently being negotiated, with a new agreement anticipated in August. Compensation is expected to increase upon ratification of the new agreement, and the successful candidate's pay will be adjusted accordingly.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

: ● Background Check Required.

• High School Diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Must be deemed Highly Qualified by having a minimum of 48 credit hours at an institution of higher education, or holding an Associate's Degree or higher; or by successfully passing a formal state or local academic assessment.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Vermont Childcare Relations
• Experience working with children ages 3-5.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in a school-based preschool setting
• May involve physical activity such as lifting, sitting on the floor, or outdoor supervision in various weather conditions PreK Teaching Assistant
• Follows the school-year calendar, with opportunities for summer work or training