Preschool Teacher

About This Role

The Burlington Children’s Space is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to work as part of a co‑teaching team. Each preschool classroom has a total of 12 children and three teachers (two full‑time and one part‑time). We are looking for a full‑time teacher.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Development is required. A State License in Early Childhood Education is preferred, but not necessary.

This is a 40‑hour, full‑year position. Co‑teachers plan and implement curriculum based on the children’s interests and development. Co‑teachers complete assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold, working in partnership with Head Start. The classroom team meets weekly for planning and at least monthly to develop individualized care plans and implementation strategies with the Howard Center, EEE or VFN and Head Start staff.

All classrooms participate in parent engagement activities using the Strengthening Families Framework, including family dinners, open house, curriculum night, and family‑led lessons.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Development.
• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia, NAEYC accreditation, and child‑centered instructional practices.
• Experience working in a therapeutic child‑care setting is a plus.

Experience with reflective consultation, care‑plan creation, independent office time, and cluster (professional development) meetings.

• Highly competitive salary with room to grow.
• Health insurance and free dental insurance.
• HSA account that accumulates monthly.
• Paid time off: 2 weeks at start, increases to three weeks after two years; 12 days sick leave and 2 days personal leave annually.
• Paid winter (December) and summer (July) breaks.
• Employer‑sponsored retirement fund.

Founded in 1984, Burlington Children’s Space is a NAEYC‑accredited program offering early care and education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Programming incorporates Reggio Emilia influences, local community resources, and equitable access through sliding‑scale tuition. We serve a diverse population with a passionate, inclusive team.

The Burlington Children’s Space is an equal‑opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity and equal treatment to all persons in all employment matters without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ancestry, disability, or any other protected category.