Support Teacher, Heartworks Early Education
About Us: At Heartworks Early Education, we're committed to creating meaningful change for educators. We value your dedication and want to ensure our benefits reflect that. That's why we offer 4 weeks of guaranteed paid time off, including paid breaks during key holidays, professional development days, and school vacations, aligning with the Chittenden County Public School District calendar.
We are looking for a Support Teacher to join our South Burlington team, where you'll be supported by a school director with several years of leadership experience. Our community thrives on shared values of team spirit, passion, and continuous learning.
Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:
1. People First
2. Pedagogy for Tomorrow
3. Planet at the Core
4. Positive Growth
If these values resonate with you and you're eager to grow your career in Early Childhood Education, we'd love to connect with you.
Competitive pay range: $17-$22+/hour
- Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition (Option for the initial $5,000 of tuition to be taken out of your paycheck before taxes through payroll deductions.)
- Generous time off
- 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 starts after 60 days of employment).
- Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
- Employee referral program available.
- 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.
- Demonstrate kindness and respect for self, others, and our community at-large.
- Skilled in play-based learning approaches and social-emotional education.
- Deliver required paperwork and completed lesson plans on time.
- Must pass required state and company background checks.
- Comply with all VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger is preferred but not required.
- 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.
Little Sprouts LLC, Building Blocks Early Learning, and Heartworks Early Education are a subsidiary 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 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.
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If you’re looking to make a substantial difference in the lives of young children, consider joining Heartworks Early Education as a Support Teacher in beautiful South Burlington, VT! At Heartworks, we’re all about creating meaningful change, not just for our students but also for our educators. We offer a robust benefits package that includes 4 weeks of paid time off, generous breaks during holidays, and professional development opportunities that will support your growth. You'll be stepping into a welcoming environment led by an experienced school director, ensuring you have the guidance you need. Our team thrives on shared values such as team spirit and lifelong learning, all grounded in our core principles: People First, Pedagogy for Tomorrow, Planet at the Core, and Positive Growth. In your day-to-day, you'll manage the classroom with a focus on cultivating a love of learning through a child-centered approach while developing strong communication with families. Additionally, your creative skills in play-based and social-emotional education will truly shine through as you encourage young minds to explore and thrive. With competitive pay of $17-$22 per hour, and attractive benefits including tuition discounts and comprehensive healthcare, this position isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to nurture and shape the next generation. So, if you’re ready to be part of a transformative experience in early childhood education, let’s connect!
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