Assistant Teacher — nurture kids & sustainable learning

Heartworks Early Education; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition discount up to 50%

Paid time off

Job summary

Babilou Family US is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Certified Teacher in delivering daily lessons and sustainability-focused activities at our Vermont location. You will help create an eco-minded classroom and maintain safety, organization, and positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

This role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing professional learning, and alignment with our Sustainable Education framework.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have Vermont certificate(s) from the ladder program or CDA with 12 months experience with children age 3 or younger.
• Have a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate with 12 months experience with children age 3 or younger.
• Have completed Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals or Vermont Afterschool Essentials with 12 months experience with children age 3 or younger.
• Completed a 3 college credit course in child or human development or a related school age care course with 12 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Certified Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and learning experiences for whole-child development and sustainability concepts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally responsible classroom environment.
• Supervise children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time, reporting any concerns as required by policy.
• Engage with families through sustainable communications and participate in community or school activities.

Education

Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One

Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Two

Child Development Associate (CDA)

State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate

Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals certificate

Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate

Three college credits in child or human development

Job description

Babilou Family US is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Certified Teacher in delivering daily lessons and sustainability-focused activities at our Vermont location. You will help create an eco-minded classroom and maintain safety, organization, and positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

This role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing professional learning, and alignment with our Sustainable Education framework.