Preschool Co-Teacher

Are you a patient, nurturing, curious, fun-loving early childhood educator? Do you love to play, sing, laugh, and grow with children and their families? Are you ready to be valued as an educator and respected as an expert in your field? 

Hinesburg Nursery School is a non-­profit, 5-STAR parent cooperative preschool for children ages three to five. Located in the heart of Hinesburg, we have been serving local families since 1972. We emphasize the importance of play in the learning environment, and are seeking a teacher who is passionate about early childhood education, knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate practice in the early childhood classroom, and committed to providing a child-centered and playful environment in which children learn through authentic experience, based on their emerging interests. Our teachers have a long history at HNS, and we are looking for someone who is ready to settle down and stay for a while. 

What does it mean to teach at a parent cooperative school? You are surrounded by families who are passionate about and invested in their children’s education. While teachers have autonomy over curriculum planning, classroom management, and facilitation of activities, teachers and families share the same philosophy of early childhood education, recognizing families as the child’s first teacher and an important part of the early learning team. In addition, families take on meaningful and important administrative and “behind the scenes” roles that ensure the school runs smoothly.

Hours: 7:45-2:45 Monday - Friday during the school year

Pay: starting at $27/hr 

Hinesburg Nursery School is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity and equal treatment to all persons in all employment matters without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ancestry, disability, or any other protected category.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop positive, lasting relationships with children, co-workers, and families
• Coordinate with co-teacher to plan and implement curriculum aligned with Vermont Early Learning Standards, in adherence to Vermont Licensing Regulations, and in keeping with our philosophy that children learn best through self-directed play. 
• Use observation and assessment tools such as TSG and ASQ to document each child’s growth and learning and to help plan opportunities for learning in the classroom. 
• Make learning visible through documentation in the classroom and daily photos and notes for families and community members 
• Communicate with families regularly through emails, newsletters, scheduled conferences, and daily check-ins
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds and engage in physical activities with children
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality
• Assist in maintaining our high standard of care for preschool aged children, exceeding expectations of state regulations and STARS rating
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to stay current with best practice in early childhood education and ensure professional growth. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field
• Minimum of one year of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting. 
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills. 
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children and parents/caregivers) and to foster a team environment. 
• A strong understanding of child development and passion for early childhood education
• Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a full background check. 

• Vermont Educator’s license with Early Childhood Endorsement
• Experience with assessments like Teaching Strategies Gold, ASQ
• Knowledge of emergent curriculum in the preschool classroom (ages 3-5)

Benefits: 

School year schedule

Select Paid Holidays

Professional Development assistance

Annual Health/Wellness Benefit