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Lead Teacher

ONE Arts Center
Burlington, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2026
We are seeking experienced early childhood educators to join our community at ONE Arts, a nonprofit with a commitment to high quality childcare with a foundation in the arts and creativity.

In our schools we believe that each child should be celebrated and that our learning center should be an inclusive place where all children, families, staff and neighbors are welcomed, supported and recognized as full members of our community. We believe all children to be inherently worthy, knowledgeable, and we strongly believe in collaborating with families to fully support and nurture all aspects of their development.

We believe in a learning culture where students are our guides, and we love to work their ideas and questions into the classroom curriculum. We celebrate imagination, love, curiosity, empathy, consent, and boundaries.

Our program follows an anti-bias, emergent, and play-based curriculum that fosters social-emotional development and allows children to explore and learn through hands-on experiences. You will have the opportunity to create engaging learning experiences that promote cognitive, physical, and social development, while actively promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect.

Early Childhood Educator Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for the care, supervision and management of a class of children, either at the Lead or Assistant Teacher position. Float positions are also available, as well as part time positions to help with opening or closing centers or providing break coverage.
Developing activities through observation of children's interest in play, developmentally appropriate practices, and Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS)
Creating a classroom schedule for consistency, and moving children through various activities throughout the day such as snack time, group activities, bathroom reminders/diaper changes, lunch, nap time, outside explorations and more
Developing caring relationships with each child by attending to their needs, interests, questions and more
Create inviting learning environments with hands on activities that support the natural curiosity of young children
Using a variety of learning strategies to support development across multiple domains such as reading stories, playing games, creating art pieces, building with students etc.
Guiding children through social interactions with peers and encouraging prosocial behaviors which includes supporting students with conflict by intervening and modeling appropriate strategies for resolution such as taking turns, swapping toys, and more.
Use positive, encouraging language with children and implement positive behavior management strategies
Leads by example; encourages teaching team success through modeling and coaching
Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with families.
Attending staff meetings, conferences and workshops
Maintain frequent communication with parents through daily informal discussions and check ins, progress reports and parent teacher conferences.
Identifying behavioral problems and collaborating with team members and parents to develop appropriate strategies to address them.
Using observation and assessment tools, this position is responsible for documenting and supporting each child’s growth and learning in relation to their developmental level and the Vermont Early Learning Standards
Assist in assuring that all center policies and state regulations are met
Maintains accurate attendance records
Help uphold classroom and center policies and procedures; classroom cleanup, etc.
Work Hours and Benefits

Monday- Friday
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
50% Employee discount on childcare
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off (over 4 weeks)
Sick time
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Early Childhood Educator Qualifications / Skills:

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Experience with culturally sensitive teaching practices
Desire to fully support and nurture children with diverse background and varying skill levels in all areas of their education and developmental development
Communicate clearly and intelligibly both orally and in writing with children, families and staff
Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines
Working familiarity with assistive technologies; internet and email systems; and word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
Pursue professional development trainings with topics of interest to your IPDP and other professional goals
Preferred Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Associate’s degree or at least 21 related credits in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or at least 12 credits in Early childhood
3 credit Child Development Course or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge of current instructional strategies preferred
Recent teaching experience or a minimum of 2 years experiences with children ages 6 and under
Vermont Educators License in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education
Must have completed, or be willing to complete the following: First Aid/CPR, Mandated reporter training and the VT orientation training.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands of child care work involve standing for long durations of time, walking, frequently bending low and often lifting and carrying young children. Childcare workers should be able to stoop and kneel to talk to children at their eye level and also engage in hands-on play. They are also responsible for the supervision of young children and should be able to hear them and see them well.
The working conditions in a child care setting can often be noisy and hectic and are subject to outdoor weather conditions such as sun, heat, rain, snow during the outdoor learning experiences for children.
Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $29

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