Head Start Teacher Addison County Early Learning Center

TrulyHired; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Retirement plan

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Head Start Preschool Teacher to co-teach with another qualified Early Childhood Educator. You will create safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classrooms for 10 children aged 3-5, prioritizing school readiness and family engagement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, Vermont licensure preferred, and strong communication skills. This full-time position emphasizes social justice and serving families with limited resources in a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Vermont educator's license with early childhood endorsement preferred; knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, child outcome assessment, behavior management, and curriculum planning.

Responsibilities

• Coteach with another qualified Early Childhood Educator in an outcomes-oriented team environment.
• Provide safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for 10 children aged 3-5.
• Contribute to family engagement and support services as part of Head Start.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Bilingual abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Description

Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports.

As a Head Start Preschool Teacher, you will coteach with another highly qualified Early Childhood Educator in an outcomes-oriented, team environment, and provide safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for 10 children ages 3-5. Motivated Head Start teachers improve the trajectory of children's lives, including children's learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community.

40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. Rate of pay during first 60-working day probationary period is $23.73-$28.08/hour depending on credentials; post probationary rate of pay is $24.07-$28.76/ hour depending on credentials.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field; Vermont educator's license with early childhood education endorsement preferred; knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and recordkeeping skills; valid driver's license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid holidays
• generous time off
• retirement plan
• discounted gym membership

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