Child Care Assistant Teachers
Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05451, USA
Listed on 2026-02-10
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Overview
Whether you’re just beginning your career in early childhood education or looking to grow into a Lead Teacher role, we’d love to connect! Heartworks Early Education offers a supportive, inclusive school community where educators are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. We’re here to help you build a meaningful career—and a life—you love, both in and out of the classroom.
As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in creating warm, engaging, and safe learning environments for children ages 0–5. Through teamwork, compassionate communication, and hands-on learning, you’ll support classroom activities, daily routines, and curriculum implementation while building strong relationships with children, families, and fellow educators. You’ll be an essential part of a close-knit school community where everyone works together to help children thrive.
Responsibilities- Support classroom activities, daily routines, and curriculum implementation; build strong relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
- Salary Ranges: $18.00 to $22.09 per hour for Assistant Teachers.
- Benefits:
Enjoy up to 75% off your child’s tuition, health benefits from day one, generous paid time off, free 24/7 virtual doctor access, a 401(k) with discretionary employer yearly contribution, career growth opportunities, and more.
If you re a match for the role, we’ll reach out to schedule a phone interview. Strong candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the school. You’ll hear from us within 48 hours of your interview.
ScheduleOur schools operate year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:30AM – 5:30PM (Operating hours subject to change).
About HeartworksHeartworks Early Education is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Across 41 New England schools, nearly 900 dedicated educators partner with close to 4,000 families to create nurturing, high-quality learning environments where children learn, grow, and thrive.
Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Babilou Family US we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.
GuidingPrinciples
- Humility:
Valuing and learning from those around you - Open-Mindedness:
Embracing diverse ideas and perspectives - Nurture:
Supporting the growth of children, families, and teammates - Ownership:
Taking pride in your work and accountability - Recognition:
Celebrating contributions and effort
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Genuine interest in working with young children ages 0–5
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude
- Ability to meet state licensing and background check requirements
- Must be able to work a Full-Time or Part-Time onsite schedule at an assigned school
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