Child Care Support Teacher
Heartworks Early Education
Location
Burlington, Vermont
Quick overview
The Assistant Teacher will manage daily classroom needs to support student health and well-being while cultivating a love of learning through child-centered approaches integrating social-emotional learning, STEAM, and nature-based education. Responsibilities also include communicating with families and caregivers both in-person and digitally.
Requirements summary
Candidates must comply with all Vermont Public Health and Child Care Regulations and pass a state-required background check, serving as a mandated reporter. Preferred qualifications include completing the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and having at least twelve months of experience working with young children.
Job description
Heartworks is looking for an Assistant Teacher to join our Burlington Education center!
About Our Downtown Burlington School
Our downtown Burlington School is a warm and inviting brick building located on Lake Street. Our warm and welcoming staff of early education professionals are available to guide and support you in your new career. Take advantage of our proximity to downtown restaurants and ambiance during your daily break. We are located right off the bus route, and offer dedicated bicycle storage for your convenience. Every member of our time is committed to the success and well-being of our students and staff.
Little Sprouts is committed to becoming the Early Education Employer of Choice with our four pillars:
People First – Prioritizing the growth and experience of our team. Pedagogy for Tomorrow – Fostering innovative, child-focused teaching approaches. Planet at the Core – Promoting sustainability and nature-based learning. Positive Growth – Supporting children, families, and educators in every step forward.
Our Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: Medical Plans for Individuals, Spouses, and Families with Blue Cross Blue Shield Access to Virtual Primary/Urgent/and Emergency Mental Health Care with First Stop Health Dental and Vision Insurance Generous Tuition Discount for Childcare 401K with up to 4% discretionary match Company Paid Life Insurance with MetLife Professional Development & Advancement Opportunities
This is a great time to join our team! Our educators benefit from the expertise of our seasoned childcare staff, and we are looking for compassionate and motivated educators to grow with us!
School's Operating Hours
This location operates year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:30AM - 5:30PM.
Note
Operating hours subject to change. \n
A Typical Day Looks Like
Manage classroom daily needs to support your students' health and well-being. Communicate with families and caregivers both in-person and digitally. Cultivate a love of learning by applying our child-centered approach, integrating social-emotional learning, STEAM, and nature-based education.
Requirements
Comply with all VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations. Successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger is preferred but not required. Pass the state-required background check. Serve as a mandated reporter, on and off campus. Ensure classroom environments meet NAEYC’s Anti-Bias Early Education standards. Ability to stand, move, run, and play throughout the day. Lift up to 30 pounds multiple times daily.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Medical Plans
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Discount For Childcare
