Child Care Teacher - Preschool

Heartworks Early Education; Burlington (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Heartworks Early Education is seeking dedicated teachers passionate about early childhood education. This role includes managing classroom needs, communicating with families, and adhering to Vermont regulations. The position comes with a generous benefits package, tuition discount, sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Up to 75% discount on child's tuition

Generous time off including school vacations

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)

401(k) plan with company match

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Comply with VT Public Health regulations.
• Pass state-required background check.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the day.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 1 or 2 Certificate

Current CDA (Child Development Associate)

Completion of a 3-credit college course in child or human 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.

Benefits:

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition (initial $5,000 of tuition can be paid through payroll deductions before taxes).
• 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 after 60 days).
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program.

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).

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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 broadens our ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

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