Sharon Elementary School

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Sharon Elementary School

Aftercare Employee

2026-2027 School Year

Sharon Elementary School is seeking an aftercare employee to work in our Pre-K program for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year.

This position will be from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm daily. Aftercare takes place from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Between the hours of 11:30 am and 3:00 pm, the candidate will assist with Pre-K staff break coverage and various Pre-K classroom duties and support. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of the social-emotional development of children ages 3-5. This is a child-centered program where art, outdoor play, math, and literature are valued. A focus on restorative practices and social/emotional learning is a must.

If you are looking for a fun and respectful environment to work with children and would like to join a team that is all about the children, please apply at schoolspring.com

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Sharon Elementary School

PRE-K PARAEDUCATOR

2026-2027 School Year

Sharon Elementary School is currently seeking a preschool paraeducator to work with a classroom teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. We are currently seeking a candidate who has experience working with preschool students. The ideal candidate will have a love of children, an understanding of play-based learning, and knowledge about early childhood development. Here at Sharon Elementary School, we focus on outdoor education, experiential learning, and place-based learning. This is a full-time position with benefits included.

To be qualified for this position, please see the requirements pasted below directly from the Child Development Division’s Childcare Licensing Regulations (Website).

7.3.2.3 Teacher Assistant

A teacher assistant is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications:

• At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate; or

• At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate) and at least twelve (12) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or

• At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education, and at least twelve (12) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or

• At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or

• At least successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) college credit course for school-age care and education, and at least twelve (12) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.

Qualified candidates, please apply online at schoolspring.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Principal Keenan Haley at: khaley@wrvsu.org