Child Care Lead Teachers

Heartworks Early Education•Burlington, VT

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Whether you’re an experienced educator ready to lead a classroom or looking to take the next step in your early childhood career, we’d love to connect! Heartworks Early Education offers a supportive, inclusive school community where Lead Teachers are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. We’re here to help you build a career—and a life—you love, both inside and outside the classroom. As a Lead Teacher, you’ll take ownership of your classroom while fostering a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 0–5. Through thoughtful planning, collaboration, and compassionate leadership, you’ll implement curriculum, guide daily classroom operations, and mentor Assistant Teachers. You’ll partner closely with families, uphold health, safety, and licensing standards, and help cultivate a positive, community-centered school culture where children and educators thrive. Salary Ranges: $20.00 to $24.36 per hour for Lead Teachers plus $2,000 sign on bonus. $2,000 sign on bonus for lead qualified candidates will be paid out: 50% on the first pay period following your 180th day of employment and 50% on the first pay period following 270 days of consecutive employment. 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! Our Hiring Process: 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. Our schools operate year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:30AM – 5:30PM (Operating hours subject to change). We Offer: Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options. Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from start date. Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance, are also available. Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors. 401(k) plan with eligibility for a discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll. Eligibility to contribute starts after 60 days of employment). Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion. Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference. Employee referral program available. Guided by HONOR, we foster a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration where educators, children, families, and partners feel valued as we build a brighter future for today’s youngest learners: 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

Requirements

Coursework completed in Early Childhood Education required; degree preferred
Lead Teacher eligibility per state licensing regulations
Experience working with children ages 0–5 in an early learning environment
Strong classroom management and curriculum implementation skills
Ability to mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
Excellent communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
Commitment to health, safety, and licensing standards
Ability to work a Full-Time onsite schedule at an assigned school

Responsibilities

Take ownership of your classroom while fostering a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 0–5
Implement curriculum
Guide daily classroom operations
Mentor Assistant Teachers
Partner closely with families
Uphold health, safety, and licensing standards
Help cultivate a positive, community-centered school culture where children and educators thrive

Benefits

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
Tax-friendly tuition reduction options
Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from start date
Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance
Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors
401(k) plan with eligibility for a discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll. Eligibility to contribute starts after 60 days of employment)
Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion
Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference
Employee referral program available