Child Care Teacher - Infant

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

Job summary

Heartworks Early Education seeks passionate Infant Teachers to foster growth in early childhood. Offering competitive hourly pay and substantial benefits, including a $2,000 sign-on bonus, this role emphasizes mentoring, adaptability, and a commitment to child-centered education. Join a dedicated team making meaningful impacts in children's lives.

Benefits

Up to 75% discount on child's tuition

Generous paid time off, including school vacations

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, pet insurance)

Free virtual doctor access

401(k) with company match

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Comply with VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations.
• Pass the state-required background check.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times daily.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flexibility

Strong communication

Willingness to adapt

Education

Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 1 or 2 Certificate

CDA (Child Development Associate)

Human Services Program Certificate

Completion of Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course

3-credit college course in child development

Job description

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

At Heartworks Early Education, we deeply value educators and are dedicated to creating meaningful change. We recognize your hard work and strive to offer benefits that reflect how much you are appreciated. We offer a generous holiday package that includes a paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s, extended time off around the 4th of July, and paid February and April school vacations aligned with the Chittenden County Schools, in your first year.

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.

We are looking for Infant Teachers to join our team in the Fall!

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: including February and April School Vacations in line with Chittenden County.
• 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.

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 - $24 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)

Little Sprouts LLC, Building Blocks Early Learning, and Heartworks Early Education are subsidiaries 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 committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our focus on equity and inclusion fosters a broad range of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

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