Child Care Support Teacher

4 days ago


Essex Junction, Vermont, United States Heartworks Early Education Full time
At Heartworks Early Education, we cherish the passion and dedication of our educators. With generous time off, opportunities to grow, and real work-life balance, we're here to help you build a career—and a life—you love in and out of the classroom. We're looking for dedicated educators to join our Essex Center Road team, guided by an experienced School Director and united by shared values of teamwork, passion, and growth. 
Salary Ranges: $18.54 to $24.37 per hour for Lead Teacher Qualified Candidates & $16.70 to $22.09 per hour for Assistant Candidates.  
Benefits: Enjoy up to 75% off your child's tuition, health benefits from day one, generous paid time off, free 24/7 virtual doctor access, a 401(k) with discretionary employer yearly contribution, career growth opportunities, and more    Our Hiring Process  If you're a match for the role, we'll reach out to schedule a phone interview. Strong candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the school. You'll hear from us within 48 hours of your interview.     This location operates year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:30AM – 5:30PM (Operating hours subject to change). We Offer:
  • Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.   
  • Generous time off, in addition to paid time off between Christmas & New Years Day, and additional federal holiday closures.   
  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision, all effective from start date. Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance are also available.  
  • Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.  
  • 401(k) plan with eligibility for up to a 4% discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll. Eligibility starts after 60 days of employment). 
  • Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion.  
  • Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.  
  • Employee referral program available. 
What Will You Do?
  • Your daily responsibilities will include: 
  • Managing classroom needs to support children's well-being. 
  • Nurturing a love of learning through a child-centered approach with social-emotional, STEAM, and nature-based activities. 
  • As an educator, maintaining regular communication with families is essential to fostering collaborative growth. 
Qualifications:
  • Comply with all VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations. 
  • 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 50 pounds multiple times daily. 
  • Meet at least one of the following qualifications (for roles requiring additional 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. 
$ $24.37 an hour Salary Ranges: $18.54 to $24.37 per hour for Lead Teacher Qualified Candidates & $16.70 to $22.09 per hour for Assistant Candidates.  
The compensation range represents Heartworks' intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience, education, and other business factors.   About Us  We're Growing Heartworks Early Educationis a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Heartworks provides award-winning early education and child care across 41 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 Heartworks, we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.
#LI-Onsite  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.

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