Early Education Teacher Posititions - Lead Certified and Assistant Roles- Virtual Hiring Event 4/1

Heartworks Early Education; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Insurance

401K with discretionary match

Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Tuition Discount for Childcare

Job summary

A leading early education firm located in Vermont seeks compassionate and motivated educators to join its team. Offering positions for Certified and Support Teachers, salaries range from $17 to $24 an hour based on experience. Benefits include medical plans, dental insurance, a generous paid time off package, and professional development opportunities. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is also available for full-time roles. Apply to start your career in early education today!

Qualifications

• Meet Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 1 or 2 certification requirements.
• Complete required background check and training.
• Ensure classroom meets NAEYC Anti-Bias standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of children in early education settings.
• Create engaging and child-focused learning experiences.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.

Skills

Compassion

Motivation

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Strong communication skills

Ability to stand and move throughout the day

Education

Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 1 or 2 Certificate

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course

3-credit college course in child or human development

Job description

Overview

Heartworks is hosting a virtual hiring event on Wednesday, April 1st from 10:00AM to 7:00PM. This is a great time to join our team! Our educators benefit from the expertise of our seasoned childcare staff, and we are looking for compassionate and motivated educators to grow with us! Apply today with your availability to book your spot! About Our Vermont Schools: We are a network of early education centers all located within the Burlington VT Area. Our schools are located in Burlington, South Burlington, Shelburne, Essex, Essex Junction, and Williston. With a strong network of dedicated and passionate early education professionals, we can give you the support you need to kick start your career in Early Education.

We have a strong need for Lead Qualified Teachers, and are offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for full time roles!

Heartworks is committed to becoming the Early Education Employer of Choice with our four 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.

We offer a generous paid time off package along with the following benefits starting on your hire date:

• Medical Plans for Individuals, Spouses, and Families with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Access to Virtual Primary/Urgent/and Emergency Mental Health Care with First Stop Health
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Tuition Discount for Childcare
• 401K with up to 4% discretionary match
• Company Paid Life Insurance with MetLife
• Professional Development & Advancement Opportunities – We can hep you further your certifications!

Do you know someone studying early education who would be interested? We would love to hear from them. Are you already one of our amazing team members? We also offer an employee referral bonus. We can't wait to hear what makes you excited about a career in early education!

Qualifications

• 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 day
• Comply with all VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We offer positions for Certified and Support Teachers. Salary is based on credentials and years of experience. Salary and description from Burlington Lead Teacher

$20 - $24 an hour

Support Teachers:

$17 to $22 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)