Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Location
Saint Albans City, Vermont
Salary
$24 - $29/hr
As an Early Head Start Toddler Teacher, you will serve as a co-teacher in a team environment, providing safe and developmentally appropriate experiences for infants and toddlers. You will work to improve children's learning outcomes and support their families.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, along with specific education and experience for an Infant Toddler CDA Credential. Strong communication skills and a commitment to social justice are also required.
Description Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports.
As an Early Head Start Toddler Teacher, you will serve as co-teacher in an outcomes oriented, team environment, and provide safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for infants and toddlers. Motivated Head Start teachers improve the trajectory of children’s lives, including children’s learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community.
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$23.73-28.08 per hour and increases to $24.07-28.76 per hour after 60 day probationary period, depending on qualifications. Health plan and excellent benefits.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field Infant toddler specific education and experience that meets or exceeds the requirements for an Infant Toddler CDA Credential Knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation Commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources Excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and record-keeping skills Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation Physical ability to carry out required tasks. When you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.
Market context
Classroom teacher roles in Vermont often draw candidates with experience supporting students with emotional, social, and behavioral challenges, and schools may prioritize applicants who already hold, or are working toward, the needed teaching credentials. These roles can be competitive because districts look for classroom management skills, flexibility, and readiness to work within a full benefits package that may include tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit against the original posting and decide whether to apply.