Child Care - Infant Assistant Teacher

Heartworks Early Education; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartworks Early Education is seeking passionate Assistant Teachers for their Essex Center Road team. The role involves managing classroom needs and fostering a child-centered approach to learning. Generous benefits and a supportive environment are offered to ensure a fulfilling career in early education.

Benefits

75% discount on child's tuition

Paid seasonal break

Comprehensive health benefits

Pet insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Comply with VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations.
• Pass the state-required background check.
• 12 months experience with groups of children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom needs to support children’s well-being.
• Nurture a love of learning through child-centered activities.
• Maintain communication with families for collaborative growth.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Open Mind

Education

Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course

Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate

Job description

At Heartworks Early Education, at Little Sprouts LLC, we value educators and are committed to meaningful change. We offer generous benefits, including a paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s, extended time off around the 4th of July, professional development, and true work-life balance—all to support a fulfilling, goal-aligned career.

Starting out in Early Education and Care is both exciting and humbling—full of big emotions, little voices, and constant learning for both children and teachers. With strict regulations, health and safety protocols, and evolving classroom routines, there's a lot to absorb, and it takes time. Communication, patience, and an open mind are essential as you navigate daily challenges and find your rhythm. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, so ask questions, lean on your team, and trust the process. The reward comes in the small moments of connection and watching children thrive because of your consistent presence and care.

We are seeking passionate Assistant Teachers to join our Essex Center Road team, led by a School Director with several years of experience in EEC. Our thriving community is built on shared values of teamwork, passion, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Salary Range: $16.70 to $22.00

We Offer:

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
• Generous time off, in addition to a paid seasonal break from Christmas Eve through New Years Day, extended time around the 4th of July, and federal holiday closures.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from hire date.
• Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance.
• Free immediate subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
• 401(k) plan with company match (eligibility starts after 60 days of employment).
• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, update in certification credentials, and degree completion.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program available.

At Heartworks, our mission is driven by four key 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.

Your daily responsibilities will include managing classroom needs to support children’s well-being, nurturing a love of learning through a child-centered approach with social-emotional, STEAM, and nature-based activities. As an educator, maintaining regular communication with families is essential to fostering collaborative growth.

Qualifications:

• Comply with all VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations.
• Pass the state-required background check.
• 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.
• 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.

$16.70 - $22 an hour

Salary Range: $16.70 to $22.00

The compensation range represents Heartworks’ intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience, education, and other business factors.

We’re Growing! Heartworks Early Education is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Heartworks provides award-winning early education and child care across 39 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive.

Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Heartworks we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

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