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Head Preschool Teacher

Greater Burlington YMCA
Burlington, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026 CLOSED ON 5/15/2026

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Join the team at the Greater Burlington YMCA and you could qualify for a

\$1500 new-hire incentive with \$500 paid after six months of

employment, \$500 after 12 months, and \$500 after 18 months. Well also

help you navigate and achieve your Early Childhood Education

certifications so you can take the next step in your career journey,

absolutely free. Certain restrictions apply.

The Greater Burlington YMCA is seeking a Head Preschool Teacher (option

to work with children who are 3-5 years old) who is passionate about

learning through play and ready to create a welcoming, engaging, and

developmentally appropriate environment for children. This role is

essential in supporting the Ys mission to foster youth development,

healthy living, and social responsibility. Submit your application

today!

  • Schedule and Location:**Monday-Friday (no weekends!) at our Burlington

location located in the heart of Burlington at 298 College St.

Burlington, VT.

**Why You\'ll Love Working with Us:**

At the Y, youll be part of a passionate team committed to strengthening

community through youth development, healthy living, and social

Responsibility. We Offer

  • **Competitive Pay** Starting pay for this position is between

\$27.54- \$30.29/hour and based on your experience and

Qualifications With The Opportunity For Merit-based Increases

yearly.

  • **We Invest in You-**At the Y, we know early childhood educators are

essentialand we treat them that way. Weve recently made a

significant investment to increase wages across our Early Childhood

Programs as part of our ongoing commitment to valuing, retaining,

and supporting our incredible teaching teams.

  • **Professional Development** Enjoy 8 in-service days dedicated to

training, team meetings, and curriculum planning.

  • **Time Off** Get 15 paid vacation days, 6 paid holidays, and 3 weeks

of Paid Time Off in your first year.

  • **Balanced Workload** Dedicated planning time each week.
  • **Y Perks** Free YMCA membership and discounts on programs and

camps.

  • **Comprehensive benefits, including:**
  • Health, dental, and free vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) option
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Participation in the YMCA Retirement Fund, a fully funded 6%

employer contribution (once eligibility requirements are met),

with additional voluntary savings options.

  • **Growth Opportunities** Ongoing professional development and career

advancement.

  • **Loan Forgiveness** Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  • **The City is Our Playground** Our location in the heart of

Burlington means children get hands-on learning experiences

  • **Waitlist Priority:**Priority access to YMCA early childhood and

afterschool programs through our childcare waitlist system

About Our Center

At the Greater Burlington YMCA, we offer a play-based, emergent

curriculum driven by each childs natural curiosity and interests. With

locations in both Burlington and Winooski, our early childhood programs

celebrate the unique identities of children and families, nurturing

social-emotional growth through meaningful play and authentic

Connections. At The Y, We

  • Support Social/Emotional Growth
  • Celebrate Diversity
  • Foster Curiosity
  • Strive to Inspire and be Inspired

What Youll Do

Collaborate with teaching teams to plan and implement developmentally

appropriate activities that support childrens growth.

Participate in and lead weekly curriculum activities and daily classroom

routines.

Supervise classroom staff if designated as the lead teacher.

Build respectful, supportive relationships with families and communicate

regularly about their childs development.

Participate in indoor and outdoor play while ensuring a safe and

inclusive environment.

Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and proper care of

materials and equipment.

Engage in swim lessons, gym time, and field trips as needed.

Monitor and record each childs development, contributing to assessments

and parent-teacher conferences.

Meet weekly with your teaching team to discuss plans and address

classroom needs.

Support a calm rest time with quiet activities and emotional support for

children.

Communicate effectively with your team and administration regarding any

child concerns.

Ensure adherence to all Child Care Licensing regulations and

documentation.

Complete a minimum of 18 hours of

Salary : $30

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