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The Putney Place offers competitive wages and a fun working environment.  We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the following positions:

The Pumpkin Patch is currently looking to hire a full-time lead teacher and assistant teacher for our toddler and preschool classrooms.  The ideal candidate will come with a positive attitude, a strong desire to learn and be part of a team, and a genuine love of working with children.  They will exhibit kindness and patience when working with students and fellow staff members and work to establish deep, meaningful relationships within this learning community. Candidates should also hold values that align to our own (see the Pumpkin Patch’s program philosophy and mission statement below).

This is a full-time/ year-round position, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility around start and end times (between 7:30AM and 5:30PM).  We offer a competitive salary, as well as paid vacation and sick-time after the first six months of employment, with benefits after two years of employment and positive staff reviews.

Employees must successfully complete a full background check and must meet the criteria set forth by the CDD to qualify as teachers.  Teachers must be at least twenty years of age, and have the following credentials:

  • at least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Four (4) A or B Certificate or 

  • at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education with a birth to eight (8) years of age focus or 

  • Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or 

  • at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with at least successful completion of thirty (30) college credits with an early childhood or school-age focus and at least twelve (12) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or 

  • hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education.

To apply, please read out Program Philosophy and fill out the form below.

If this position doesn’t feel like the right fit for you, but you’re interested in working with us in a different capacity, please email Katy at putneyplace@gmail.com or fill out the form below and use the “tell us about yourself” space to indicate what position you think you’d excel in!

The Pumpkin Patch: Program Philosophy

At the Pumpkin Patch our philosophy is rooted in play, curiosity, and creative expression.  We believe that each child is unique and comes to school every day with their own special talents, skills, and challenges.  It is our goal to help them learn and grow in a supportive, nurturing environment that celebrates the whole child.

Our co-op model program provides a unique, multi-generational approach to learning.  While students will be guided by highly qualified teachers every day, they will also have the opportunity to learn from young adults, parents, and aging community members.  We believe that it truly does “take a village to raise a child” and strive to bring the village to our ‘patch.’  By sharing in the rich knowledge and vast perspectives that can only truly be seen when all voices are brought to the table, your child will experience an education whose foundation is built on diversity and community.

The Pumpkin Patch: Mission Statement

At the Pumpkin Patch, we strive to grow curious, creative learners while nurturing the whole child.  We celebrate diversity and learning through developing deep, meaningful relationships with one another.  At the ‘patch’ we believe:

Play is the foundation for the work of children and the cornerstone for learning

Attending to each child’s unique needs is how we can help them to feel supported and cared for

Teamwork is as important as time to explore individually

Curiosity is the spark of learning, while creativity is the outcome

Helping one another to work through ‘big feelings’ is a necessary piece of our social-emotional growth

Please fill out the form below and Katy will be in contact. If you are applying to run an enrichment program, use the space “Tell me a little about yourself” to give an overview.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our local community and children!