Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Do you love working with young children and being outdoors? Rainbow Playschool is seeking a warm, energetic, and dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our vibrant, nature-based early education center in beautiful Woodstock, Vermont. Whether you're just starting your journey in early childhood education or looking to grow your experience, we’d love to meet you!
Position Details
●Job Title: Assistant Teacher
●Schedule: Full-time or Part-time (Monday–Friday, day shifts only)
●Pay: $16.50–$18.50/hour, based on education and experience
●Location: Woodstock, VT
About Rainbow Playschool Rainbow Playschool is a 4-star, state-accredited, community-owned nonprofit Preschool and Licensed Child Care Center with over 40 years of service to the Woodstock community and surrounding villages. We provide high-quality, play-based care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in a supportive, outdoor-focused environment. Our dedicated staff, family-led board, and creative curriculum foster a place where children and teachers can learn, grow, and thrive together.
Duties
What You’ll Do As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll support our Lead and Associate Teachers in creating a nurturing, engaging classroom that promotes children’s development through play, exploration, and guided learning. Responsibilities include:
●Supporting children’s daily routines and development
●Assisting in creating a warm, stimulating, and safe classroom environment
●Preparing and assisting with snacks and light cleaning duties
●Helping organize materials and support learning activities
●Building relationships with children, families, and staff
●Maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude
●Completing at least 24 hours of professional development annually
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For Our ideal candidate is:
●Caring, dependable, and team-oriented
●Passionate about early childhood development and outdoor learning
●Eager to support both children and fellow educators
●Flexible and energetic with a sense of creativity and fun
Preferred Qualifications
●Previous experience working with young children (preferred but not required)
●Completion of (or willingness to complete) a college-level course in Early Childhood Education, Human Growth Development, or a related field
●If not yet completed, you must enroll in and complete the Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education course within your first year (we offer financial assistance and mentorship)
Benefits
Perks Benefits
●Paid holidays, vacation days, and sick leave
●Healthcare stipend for full-time employees
●Annual bonuses
●Paid training and support for professional growth
●Discount on childcare at our center
●Flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment
●No nights or weekends!
About Us
Rainbow playschool is a non-profit organization in the foothills of Mt. Tom in Woodstock, Vermont.We provide daycare and preschool services with an emphasis on play and outdoor education to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old.Play.Learn.Grow.
Rainbow Playschool was founded in 1981, offering childcare services to the Woodstock communities.We are a four star state accredited program, operating at our newly renovated 8,000 square foot net zero building, which hosts beautiful classrooms dedicated to each unique learner.Children thrive in our large outdoor learning and play area, abutting the Marsh Billings National Park.
PLAY IS A SUPERPOWER!
Our program is built on the essential premise that free play is vital for the healthy development of young children. It is a critical element in all aspects of child growth.All children have the ability to play and through free play children are allowed the freedom to explore, make their own choices, ignite their curiosity, learn compassion, build resilience and charge their brain.