Support Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Babilou Family US is part of the global Babilou Family network and brings a local, community-focused approach to early childhood education through our Little Sprouts, Building Blocks, and Heartworks schools. We are looking for a proactive and collaborative team member who will support our mission and contribute meaningfully to this role.

As a Teacher Assistant, you will contribute to a safe, nurturing, and sustainable learning environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive. You will support the Teacher Associate in implementing meaningful learning experiences, maintaining an organized and eco-minded classroom, and fostering respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. This role is ideal for someone excited about early learning, teamwork, and incorporating sustainable education practices into daily routines.

Our work is guided by our educational approach, Sustainable Education®, which bridges research and daily practice to help children thrive and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. We're in what we like to call the science of children. Everything we do is rooted in research about how young minds grow—how they learn, connect, and build the skills that last a lifetime.

We also lead our HONOR values:
Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition. This guiding framework fosters an environment where educators, children, families, and partners feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow.

What we will achieve together:

• We will cultivate a classroom community that emphasizes curiosity, responsibility, and care for one another and the world.
• We will integrate sustainable education principles into daily practices such as resource conservation, awareness of the natural environment, and mindful consumption.
• We will maintain safe, well-organized, and developmentally supportive learning spaces. We will strengthen communication, collaboration, and family partnerships.
• We will promote continuous professional learning grounded in sustainability and high-quality early education.

Classroom Support:

Assist the Teacher Associate in implementing daily lesson plans and learning experiences that support whole-child development and introduce age-appropriate sustainability concepts. Help maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally responsible classroom environment by following sustainable routines related to materials, storage, and resource use.

Child Supervision and Development:

Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor experiences that encourage exploration and connection with nature. 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 individual developmental needs and nurture children's understanding of caring for themselves, others, and the environment.

Family Interaction:

Greet families warmly and assist with sustainable communication practices such as digital updates, purposeful resource use, and consistent messaging directed by the Teacher Associate. Participate in family engagement events that may include sustainability-themed activities or community learning opportunities.

Professional Development:

Attend all required training sessions and maintain certifications related to early childhood education, safety, and sustainable practices. Collaborate with the teaching team to enhance classroom systems, curriculum, and sustainability initiatives.

Required &

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent;
Must meet one of the following:

• Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 1 or 2, or
• CDA plus 12 months experience, or
• State Board–approved Human Services Program Certificate plus 12 months experience, or
• Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals or Vermont After school Essentials Certificate plus 12 months experience, or
• 3-credit college course in child/human development or school-age education plus 12 months experience.

Experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting Knowledge of child development and classroom safety standard…