Infant​/Toddler Teacher

About This Role

The Burlington Children’s Space is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join us as a full‑time Infant/Toddler teacher. The position is a 40‑hour, full‑year role and requires the teacher to work as part of a co‑teaching team in a looping classroom. A State License in Early Childhood Education is preferred, and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Development is required.

Benefits include health insurance, paid sick and vacation hours, a free membership to Sangha Yoga Studio, and professional development opportunities.

BCS is housed in the McClure Multi‑Generational Center in Burlington’s Old North End and is an NAEYC‑accredited program offering early care and education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We have five classrooms separated by age group, each with 6‑10 children, and we partner with the Howard Center as part of a Therapeutic Child Care program. Tuition is on a sliding scale and we serve children from a variety of backgrounds, with more than seven languages spoken in the community.

We also provide a food program sourced from local farms and our own garden plot.

BCS is an equal opportunity employer and affirms 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.

• Plan and implement curriculum based on the interests and development of the children
• Collaborate as part of a non‑hierarchical team of 3‑4 co‑teachers
• Meet the children’s hygiene needs and serve three meals daily prepared by our Chef
• Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with children and families
• Complete assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold and other tools to track development and strengths
• Meet weekly as a classroom team for planning and at least monthly to develop individualized care plans with the Howard Center, EEE or VFN and Early Head Start staff
• Participate in monthly staff meetings
• Participate in parent engagement activities using the Strengthening Families Framework, including family dinners, open houses, curriculum nights, and family‑centered curriculum projects

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Development is required.

Experience working in a Therapeutic Child Care center and interest in children who have experienced trauma. A State License in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid vacation and sick hours that increase over time
• A free membership to Sangha Yoga Studio

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 is based on Reggio Emilia principles and inspired by the interests of the children and the local Vermont community. We are a private, nonprofit center governed by a volunteer board of directors and dedicated to serving diverse populations.

Tuition is based on a sliding scale. The center provides care from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, all year round.