Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA) services the three counties in the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. This region is known for rolling mountains, spectacular views, and some of the most beautiful lakes in North America. Outdoor recreation thrives here in the Kingdom, including cycling, skiing, hiking, golf, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and four-wheeling.

NEKCA’s staff consist of a hardworking team dedicated to the clients we serve while supporting one another in the work that we do.

Join the NEKCA team to experience the many benefits that we offer including:

• Health care coverage
• Dental care coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life/Short Term Disability/AD&D
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Sick time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

To provide direct service to preschool children, by engaging in communication to support classroom management and organization with the Center Manager, teaching staff, parents, and special educators to adapt and support modifications to the curriculum, schedules and routines to help children be successful in the classroom environment. The Inclusion Specialist provides a positive and nurturing guide to children and attends to their physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.

• Carry out duties in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations, and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
• Demonstrate an understanding early childhood development
• Participate in planning sessions with the teaching team to make accommodations or modifications to lesson planning for individual children
• Serve as a guide in instruction with student on proper classroom behavior by utilizing conscious discipline methods and strategies
• Attend to children’s physical, emotional, personal, and academic needs
• Assists with record keeping procedures to document students learning, performance and goal setting
• Participate in IEP process and serve as a resource for student personnel evaluation team as needed or requested
• Will participate in EMTSS training and ongoing meetings with Inclusion Coordinator
• Serve as a positive nurturing guide for children
• Encourage parents and guardian to participate in program
• Participate in the program Pre-service
• Participate in special level events i.e. open house, center celebration, etc.
• Develop a system to effectively communicate with parents/guardians to support child’s growth and family needs
• Participate in 15 hours of training – 10 of these hours specific to specialized care

All other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor or CFDP Director

• Must comply with NEKCA policies if hired.
• Staff will be required to authorize and pass CDD and NEKCA’s criminal record check process
• Staff is required to be completely vaccinated against COVID-19 or approved for an exemption prior to starting position
• High School Diploma
• Experience working with preschool children
• EMTSS training (or willingness to participate in EMTSS training)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Understanding of the principles of child development
• Ability to remain calm and patient at all times
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to meet the needs of a child’s individualized plan
• Must feel comfortable demonstrating the ability to handle strenuous activity, including but not limited to lifting 50 lbs. on a regular basis

All NEKCA staff contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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NEKCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider

Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Qualifications for positions within NEKCA are determined by the duties and responsibilities of the position itself.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process may call 802-334-7316 est. 212 or email at jobs@nekcavt.org.