Greater Burlington YMCA·Winooski, Vermont
The role involves developing and implementing a curriculum to support the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth of each child, alongside planning and leading weekly classroom activities with the teaching team. Responsibilities also include building strong relationships with families, supervising children during all activities, and maintaining accurate records to support licensing requirements.
Description Join the team at the Greater Burlington YMCA and you could qualify for a $1500 new-hire incentive with $500 paid after six months of employment, $500 after 12 months, and $500 after 18 months. We’ll also help you navigate and achieve your Early Childhood Education certifications so you can take the next step in your career journey, absolutely free. Certain restrictions apply.
The Greater Burlington YMCA is seeking a Early Childhood Teacher Associate who is passionate about learning through play and ready to create a welcoming, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This role is essential in supporting the Y’s mission to foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Submit your application today!
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible for the starting rate of $22.44/hour. Additional compensation is determined based on experience and education aligned with the preferred qualifications.
Must be at least 20 years of age or older One year of experience working with children Must possess one of the following Associates degree with major or concentration in Early Childhood, Human Development, Elementary Education or Child and Family Services Certificate of completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program Completion of the Child Care Certificate from the Community College of Vermont Successful completion of twenty-one college credits with an early childhood or school age focus. IIIA or IIIB Career Ladder Ability to pass a federal background check and state fingerprinting
Full-time experience working with children or youth in an educational, recreational, or programmatic setting, with milestones recognized at 2, 5, 10, and 15+ years. Associate or bachelor’s degree in any field. Coursework or certification in special education or behavioral intervention. 2+ years of direct full-time experience in special education or behavioral intervention. Formal training or certification experience in trauma-informed care, basic specialized care, or social work. Including completion of professional development or coursework in trauma-informed practices. Completion of DEI-specific training, coursework, or certification, with a minimum of 40 hours or the equivalent of a college course. Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Market context
Vermont early childhood programs continue to need qualified classroom support as providers balance staffing, licensing, and family demand. This role is competitive because it asks for age, experience with children, and an associate degree or equivalent credentials, while offering benefits such as health coverage, professional development, growth opportunities, and loan forgiveness. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying.