General Application

General Nursery Application

  • Optional Cover Letter & Resume Upload Section

    Please feel free to upload a resume and/or cover letter below. If uploading a resume that includes education and prior employment information please feel free to skip over those application questions that are not required for final application submission. Required questions are marked with an asterisk.
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    Up to two documents (resume and/or cover letter) may be uploaded in this section.
  • Education

  • Present/Last Employer

  • Next Previous Employer

  • Prior Employment

  • Additional Information

  • Authorized to Work

  • Criminal Disposition

    Vanessa Behan works with vulnerable children under the age of seven, and at times employees may work with a child one-on-one. Due to the nature of the work, Vanessa Behan conducts rigorous background and criminal history searches as well as pre-employment drug testing. VBCN reserves the right under applicable state and city law to inquire about the applicant's criminal history. Answering "Yes" to the following questions will not necessarily be a bar the applicant from employment. However, failure to answer these questions truthfully will result in your rejection as a candidate for employment or in the termination of your employment, if hired.
  • Applicant Acknowledgement

    A. I understand that Vanessa Behan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vanessa Behan recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship and veteran or disability status, or any factors prohibited by law and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws.

    B. I understand that Vanessa Behan is committed to providing disabled candidates and employees with reasonable accommodations necessary for the completion of the application process and for performance of their essential job duties. I understand that if I need an accommodation in the completion of the application process or in the performance of my essential job duties, I should request one from the employment interviewer or the Executive Director.

    C. I understand that if I am offered a position with the Vanessa Behan, the offer will be for employment on an at-will basis; this is, the employment relationship is not guaranteed for any specific period of time and may be ended by the Vanessa Behan or me at any time, with or without notice or cause.

    D. I hereby give Vanessa Behan permission to request the preparation of an investigative consumer report that may include information relating to my criminal record and my character in connection with my application for employment. Should I become employed by Vanessa Behan, I hereby give Vanessa Behan permission to request the preparation of such an investigative consumer report at any time during my employment. I understand that I have the right to request that Vanessa Behan completely and accurately disclose the nature, scope and results of the investigation requested. Such request must be in writing to the Director of Vanessa Behan for which I am a candidate. In addition, I also give Vanessa Behan permission to investigate my employment history and police record.

    E. In accordance with applicable law, I agree to undergo a screening for drugs prior to or during my employment with Vanessa Behan in accordance with Vanessa Behan's Substance Abuse Policy, if otherwise requested, or as legally required. I understand that a positive test result for illegal drugs or controlled substances will render me ineligible for employment, volunteer work, or internship with Vanessa Behan at the time of the positive test result.

    F. I authorize Vanessa Behan to contact my current and former schools, references, and previous employers to verify the information I have provided in the application and interview process as well as information as to my performance, attendance record, and separation reason and I hereby release Vanessa Behan, its officers, directors, employees, insurers, agents, representatives and any such individuals, corporations, or organizations who provide such information from any liability or claims for damages in relation to such contacts.

    G. I hereby certify and affirm that all information I have provided as part of this application process, including statements on this application and those made during the interview process are true and correct. I understand that providing any misrepresentation, misinformation, making any omission or otherwise causing anything inaccurate to become part of my application record will prohibit my employment and will result in my immediate termination if discovered after my employment.