Child Care - Preschool Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading early childhood education provider in Vermont is seeking passionate teachers to shape young minds. The role offers competitive pay, a $2,000 sign-on bonus, and generous benefits including paid time off and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in early education and a commitment to fostering a nurturing environment for children.

Benefits

Up to 75% discount on child's tuition

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Free subscription to First Stop Health

401(k) plan with company match

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• Experience with children in grade three or younger.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom daily needs to support students' health.
• Communicate with families and caregivers.
• Cultivate a love of learning through a child-centered approach.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Kindness

Education

Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 1 or 2 Certificate

Current CDA (Child Development Associate)

State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate

Job description

We're offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time qualified teachers who are passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.

At Heartworks Early Education, we're committed to creating meaningful change for educators. We value your dedication and want to ensure our benefits reflect that. That's why we offer 4 weeks of guaranteed paid time off, including paid breaks during key holidays, professional development days, and school vacations, aligning with the Chittenden County Public School District calendar.

Being a veteran educator in Early Education and Care means bringing confidence and insight to the classroom while remaining open to growth. The field is ever-evolving, with new research, regulations, and practices that require flexibility, strong communication, and a willingness to adapt. Your experience provides a steady foundation, but continued learning is essential—as is modeling that mindset for others. Whether you're mentoring colleagues or supporting young children through daily routines, your consistency, openness, and curiosity help create a thriving environment where everyone can grow.

Competitive pay range: $20-$23.50+/hour

BENEFITS

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition (Option for the initial $5,000 of tuition to be taken out of your paycheck before taxes through payroll deductions.)
• Generous time off
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Free 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).
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program available.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate kindness and respect for self, others, and our community at-large.
• Skilled in play-based learning approaches and social-emotional education.
• Deliver required paperwork and completed lesson plans on time.
• Must pass required state and company background checks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Comply with all VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations.
• Meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 1 or 2 Certificate;
• Current CDA (Child Development Associate) plus 12 months of experience with children in grade three or younger;
• State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate focusing on child development or early childhood education, plus 12 months of experience with children in grade three or younger;
• Completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course or Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate, plus 12 months of experience with children in grade three or younger;
• Completion of a 3-credit college course in child or human development or school-age care and education, plus 12 months of experience with children in grade three or younger.
• 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.

$20 - $23.50 an hour

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus will be paid out:

50% upon the first pay period following your 180th day of employment ($1,000).

50% upon the first pay period following your 270th day of consecutive employment ($1,000)

#INDHW

Little Sprouts LLC, Building Blocks Early Learning, and Heartworks Early Education are a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers, providing award-winning early education and 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 Little Sprouts, LLC 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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