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Teacher Associate

Are You Ready to Make an Immediate Impact? Babilou Family US has a local, community‑focused approach to early childhood education through our Little Sprouts, Building Blocks, and Heartworks schools. We seek a proactive and collaborative team member who will support our mission and contribute meaningfully to the role.

As a Teacher Associate, you will lead the creation of a safe, nurturing, and sustainable learning environment where children develop curiosity, confidence, and responsibility. You will design and implement high‑quality curriculum, guide the teaching team, and model sustainable education practices that support children’s learning and long‑term well‑being. This role is ideal for an educator committed to developmentally appropriate practice, environmental stewardship, and strong partnerships with children, families, and colleagues.

We are guided by our Sustainable Education® framework, rooted in research about how young minds grow, learn, connect, and build lifelong skills. Our HONOR values—Humility, Open‑Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition—create an environment where educators, families, and partners feel valued and empowered.

• Craft a classroom culture grounded in respect, exploration, and sustainable learning practices.
• Integrate meaningful curriculum experiences that connect children to the natural world and promote responsible decision‑making.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and eco‑minded learning environment.
• Strengthen family communication and community involvement.
• Support ongoing educator growth through continuous reflection, training, and collaboration.

• Design and implement daily lesson plans and learning experiences aligned with developmentally appropriate practice and sustainable education principles.
• Lead classroom organization and routines that promote environmental responsibility, mindful material use, and stewardship habits.
• Model best practices for the teaching team and ensure high‑quality instructional delivery.

• Deliver consistently high‑quality lessons aligned with curriculum and sustainability goals.
• Maintain zero major safety incidents annually.
• Achieve strong classroom observation results and quality ratings.

Supervise children during learning activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor exploration that fosters a connection to nature and hands‑on learning. Serve as a mandated reporter in accordance with state law, maintaining full responsibility to recognize, document, and immediately report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.

Support each child’s developmental needs, using observation and documentation to guide instruction and promote holistic growth.

• Ensure 100 % adherence to child safety protocols.
• Document observations for 100 % of assigned children each month.

Build strong, trusting relationships with families through consistent, professional, and sustainability‑minded communication practices.

Lead or participate in conferences, family events, and community learning opportunities that strengthen family involvement.

• Respond to family inquiries within 24 hours.
• Participate in at least two family engagement events per year.
• Maintain strong family satisfaction feedback.

• Maintain all required certifications and participate in ongoing training, including sustainability‑focused professional learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen classroom systems, curriculum implementation, and the school’s sustainability initiatives.
• Coach and support Assistant Teachers in instructional practices and environmentally responsible classroom routines.

• Complete 100 % of annual training requirements.
• Participate in at least one professional development activity per quarter.
• Demonstrate consistent collaboration and support for classroom team members.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 3, or
• Associate…