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Greater Burlington YMCA Head Preschool Teacher in Burlington, Vermont
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join the team at the Greater Burlington YMCA and you could qualify for a \$1500 new-hire incentive with \$500 paid after six months of employment, \$500 after 12 months, and \$500 after 18 months. Well also help you navigate and achieve your Early Childhood Education certifications so you can take the next step in your career journey, absolutely free. Certain restrictions apply.
The Greater Burlington YMCA is seeking a Head Preschool Teacher (option to work with children who are 3-5 years old) who is passionate about learning through play and ready to create a welcoming, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This role is essential in supporting the Ys mission to foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Submit your application today!
Schedule and Location:Monday-Friday (no weekends!) at our Burlington location located in the heart of Burlington at 298 College St. Burlington, VT.
Why You\'ll Love Working with Us:
At the Y, youll be part of a passionate team committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We offer:
- Competitive Pay Starting pay for this position is between \$27.54- \$30.29/hour and based on your experience and qualifications with the opportunity for merit-based increases yearly.
- We Invest in You-At the Y, we know early childhood educators are essentialand we treat them that way. Weve recently made a significant investment to increase wages across our Early Childhood Programs as part of our ongoing commitment to valuing, retaining, and supporting our incredible teaching teams.
- Professional Development Enjoy 8 in-service days dedicated to training, team meetings, and curriculum planning.
- Time Off Get 15 paid vacation days, 6 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year.
- Balanced Workload Dedicated planning time each week.
- Y Perks Free YMCA membership and discounts on programs and camps.
- Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and free vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Participation in the YMCA Retirement Fund, a fully funded 6% employer contribution (once eligibility requirements are met), with additional voluntary savings options.
- Growth Opportunities Ongoing professional development and career advancement.
- Loan Forgiveness Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- The City is Our Playground Our location in the heart of Burlington means children get hands-on learning experiences
- Waitlist Priority:Priority access to YMCA early childhood and afterschool programs through our childcare waitlist system
About Our Center:
At the Greater Burlington YMCA, we offer a play-based, emergent curriculum driven by each childs natural curiosity and interests. With locations in both Burlington and Winooski, our early childhood programs celebrate the unique identities of children and families, nurturing social-emotional growth through meaningful play and authentic connections. At the Y, we:
- Support Social/Emotional Growth
- Celebrate Diversity
- Foster Curiosity
- Strive to Inspire and be Inspired
What Youll Do:
Collaborate with teaching teams to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support childrens growth.
Participate in and lead weekly curriculum activities and daily classroom routines.
Supervise classroom staff if designated as the lead teacher.
Build respectful, supportive relationships with families and communicate regularly about their childs development.
Participate in indoor and outdoor play while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and proper care of materials and equipment.
Engage in swim lessons, gym time, and field trips as needed.
Monitor and record each childs development, contributing to assessments and parent-teacher conferences.
Meet weekly with your teaching team to discuss plans and address classroom needs.
Support a calm rest time with quiet activities and emotional support for children.
Communicate effectively with your team and administration regarding any child concerns.
Ensure adherence to all Child Care Licensing regulations and documentation.
Complete a minimum of 18 hours of