Program Director

Otter Creek Child Center, established in 1984 as a non-profit early care and education center located in Middlebury, VT is growing and is seeking a Program Director to add to our established administration team. Otter Creek is a 5 STARS, NAEYC accredited center serving children 6 weeks to 6 years and their families.

The successful applicant will complement the current administration team by bringing experience with infants through preschoolers, play-based emergent curriculum and a strong dedication to building an inclusive community for families.  Starting: Beginning of the 2024-25 school year.

We are looking for a Program Director who has experience with and is familiar with:

• Supervising teachers and working with them to achieve professional development goals
• Supporting teachers with planning and implementing a play-based emergent curriculum that is responsive to the development of each child
• Supporting teachers in creating an inviting environment that encourages exploration
• Supporting children and families
• Strong and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborating with and building relationships with county support services
• NAEYC Accreditation, VT State Licensing Regulations, VT STARS System
• Teaching Strategies GOLD, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Publisher, Email, and online programs.

Benefits:

• Earned Paid Time Off (PTO), 160 hours in year 1 and 200 hours in year 2
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Paid Holidays and Snow Days
• Paid Professional Development
• Child care Discount
• Professional Development Support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Services
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Simple IRA
• Paid Release Time for Academic Classes
• Paid planning time
• Yearly wage increases

Education:
Bachelor's (Required)

​Experience:
Early childhood education: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
VT early Childhood Teaching License (Preferred)

Please send cover letter and resume to the address or email below. 
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Linda January
Executive Director
Otter Creek Child Center
71 S. Pleasant Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
802 388 9688
office@ottercreekcc.org