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Early Care and Education Lead Teacher

Sunrise Family Resource Center
Bennington, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026

Our licensed, NAEYC accredited, 5 STAR Early Care and Education Program at Sunrise Family Resource Center is looking for a full-time early education teacher. We are seeking a committed professional who has experience with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years, who loves to get down on the floor to play and appreciates that early childhood is a messy business.

The ideal candidate will be able to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment, have knowledge of trauma-informed practices, work well in a team atmosphere, and provide education and support to parents.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (or related field), preferred. High School Diploma/GED and 21 early childhood education related credits required.

Twelve months experience working with children under the age of 6 is required.

Prospective candidates must be at least 20 years of age and have the ability to pass a background check with fingerprinting, to be completed upon employment.

Strong organizational skills a must. Knowledge of the philosophy and strength-based values of family centered services and early childhood education is an important part of this rewarding work.

Schedule: 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday:

Either 8:00am – 4:00pm or 8:30am – 4:30pm, with a 30 minute paid lunch.

Compensation: $19 - $21/hour, based on experience.

Benefits:

· Medical insurance

· Paid Time Off - Vacation and Health/Personal

· 13 Paid Holidays

· Simple IRA Retirement Savings Plan

· Short Term/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD

· Professional Development Reimbursement

Primary Duties:

1. Maintain NAEYC Guidelines for Best Practices and all state licensing regulations in daily operations.

2. Complete any required daily paperwork, lesson plans and notes.

3. Work positively and collectively with others, as a team member of the ECE Program and the Sunrise community.

Sunrise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment where all people feel valued and respected whatever their birth, identity, or circumstance. We hope you join us in celebrating the people that collectively make up our community.

Please submit resume, letter of interest and three (3) references to:

Sunrise Hiring Team

244 Union Street Bennington, VT 05201

jobs@sunrisepcc.com

802.442.6934

Please see www.sunrisepcc.com for more information about this Parent Child Center.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21

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