Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Job overview

The Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood Education role is onsite in South Burlington, VT, at $18.50–$21.50 per hour. Heartworks Early Education supports children’s growth through research-informed early learning and sustainable education practices. This role supports the Certified Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing classroom where children can learn and develop. The assistant helps deliver daily learning experiences, supervise children, maintain the classroom, communicate with families, and contribute to sustainable routines.

What you'll do

• Support the Certified Teacher with lesson plans and age-appropriate learning experiences
• supervise children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor experiences
• maintain a clean, organized classroom
• support children’s developmental needs
• greet families and assist with teacher-directed communications
• attend required training and collaborate on classroom systems and sustainability initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant teacher

early childhood education

child care

classroom support

child supervision

sustainable education

family engagement

full-time

south burlington vt

heartworks early education

$18.50–$21.50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to 50% childcare tuition discount
• medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day
• virtual care and short-term mental health support
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match
• paid time off and holidays
• employee assistance program
• professional development and tuition reimbursement
• referral bonus
• optional life and disability coverage.

Why this role

The school’s Sustainable Education approach connects research with daily practice and incorporates sustainability into early learning.

About the employer

Heartworks Early Education is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.