Lead Teacher - Sustainable Education Leader

Heartworks-Early-Education; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% childcare tuition discount

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

EAP

Paid time off and holiday benefits

Career growth and professional dev.

Tuition and professional developmentRe

Job summary

Babilou Family US is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide safe, nurturing classrooms and implement high-quality curriculum. You will lead a teaching team, model sustainable practices, and support children’s curiosity, confidence, and lifelong wellbeing.

Role emphasizes leadership development, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing professional growth within a community-focused early education setting. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Lead Teacher must be 20+ years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Four (4) A or B Certificate.
• Bachelor's degree with major in Early Childhood, Child/Human Development, Elementary Education or related field plus 12 months of group teaching experience (birth to age 8).
• Bachelor's degree with at least 30 college credits in an early childhood or school age focus plus 12 months of experience with groups of children (grade 3 or younger).
• Current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with endorsement in Early Childhood, ECSE, or Elementary Education.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement daily lesson plans aligned with developmentally appropriate practice and sustainable education.
• Lead classroom organization and routines to promote environmental responsibility.
• Assist with supervision, hire, training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Serve as management representative in the absence of the School Director/Assistant Director and model best practices.
• Supervise children during activities, meals, transitions and outdoor learning; observe and document development.
• Engage families through conferences and community learning opportunities; build partnerships.
• Maintain certifications and participate in sustainability-focused professional development.
• Coach Assistant Teachers to improve instructional practices and eco-friendly routines.

Job description

Babilou Family US is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide safe, nurturing classrooms and implement high-quality curriculum. You will lead a teaching team, model sustainable practices, and support children’s curiosity, confidence, and lifelong wellbeing.

Role emphasizes leadership development, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing professional growth within a community-focused early education setting. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.