Assistant Afternoon Forest Preschool Teacher

Assistant Afternoon Forest Preschool Teacher

Burlington Forest Preschool is a licensed 5 STAR program located at Ethan Allen Homestead with two classes for children ages 3 - 5. While we have indoor classrooms, we spend as much time as we can outside throughout the year. Our curriculum emphasizes a place‑based, inquiry‑based, emergent approach, with a focus on the natural world and natural materials.

Job : 5650482
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

This assistant position works with both classrooms throughout the week. We do not require assistant teachers to hold an educator's license or a degree in education, but mandatory professional development will be required upon starting. The part‑time position is 20 regular hours per week: from 12:00 - 4:00, Monday through Friday, with additional required hours for staff meetings and school events.

Teachers have 7 weeks of paid breaks during closures throughout the year.

Candidates must possess the following skills and qualities:

• Ability to develop rapport and meaningful reciprocal relationships with children, colleagues, and parents
• Commitment to individual, communal, and global well‑being, and the willingness to engage in professional and personal reflection practices to support this.
• Commitment to incorporating our values of social justice, anti‑racism, anti‑bias, sustainability, land stewardship, and partnership with colleagues and community members to further these goals.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, how to implement a meaningful, constructivist, emergent curriculum using the cycle of inquiry.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to learn about the natural world, spend time outside in all weather, and seek ways to utilize natural materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with lead teachers.
• Creativity, flexibility, and curiosity.

Pay is dependent on candidate's qualifications as verified through the Northern Lights Early Childhood Career Ladder: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to nicole@ We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Type: Part-time
Salary: $20 to $24 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Nicole Mandeville
• 4 Ethan Allen Homestead
• Burlington, Vermont 05408
• Phone:
• Email: nicole@