Assistant Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

At ABC Academy, we believe childhood is a time for wonder, joy, and discovery. We are a vibrant, licensed learning community proudly serving families in Milton and St. Albans, Vermont. Our nurturing, play-based environment empowers children—from 6 weeks through 8th grade across our campuses—to learn through hands-on exploration, curiosity, and meaningful connections with their peers, educators, families, and the natural world.

Whether we’re splashing in puddles, reading stories, exploring sensory materials, singing songs, or discovering the world one tiny step at a time, every day at ABC Academy is filled with purpose, joy, and growth. If you believe children should be seen, supported, and celebrated, we’d love to welcome you to the ABC family.

What You'll Do

The Role

ABC Academy is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Toddler Educator to support our Lead Toddler Educator in creating a warm, safe, and engaging classroom for children ages 18–36 months. In this role, you will help foster an environment where toddlers can explore, play, build relationships, and develop confidence through nurturing interactions and developmentally appropriate experiences.

Working alongside the Lead Toddler Educator, you will help ensure each child feels safe, loved, and encouraged as they reach important developmental milestones.

What You Will Do

Support Meaningful Learning

• Assist in implementing engaging, play-based learning experiences planned by the Lead Toddler Educator.
• Encourage children’s curiosity through play, music, movement, books, sensory activities, art, and hands-on exploration.
• Participate in daily activities that promote language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Help prepare classroom materials and learning environments.

Build Strong Relationships

• Develop warm, responsive relationships with each child through consistent, caring interactions.
• Comfort, encourage, and support toddlers as they navigate big emotions, new experiences, and growing independence.
• Use positive guidance strategies to promote cooperation, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Help create an inclusive classroom where every child feels welcomed, respected, and valued.

Embrace Outdoor Exploration

• Support daily outdoor play and nature-based learning in all Vermont seasons.
• Encourage children to explore through gardening, nature walks, loose parts play, water play, sensory experiences, and active movement.
• Maintain active supervision while helping children safely explore and take appropriate developmental risks.

Support Daily Care Routines

• Assist with diapering, toileting, handwashing, meals, snacks, naps, and transitions while promoting children’s independence and dignity.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Ensure children’s health, safety, and well-being throughout the day.

Collaborate with Your Team

• Work closely with the Lead Toddler Educator and fellow staff members to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Assist with classroom setup, organization, cleaning, and daily routines.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and ongoing training.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers and families.

Requirements

• CDA or Associates Degree Preferred
• 1 Year of experience minimum
• must be able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Who You Are

A Nurturing Caregiver

You are warm, patient, and genuinely enjoy spending your day supporting toddlers as they learn, grow, and discover the world around them.

A Team Player

You enjoy collaborating with others, are dependable, take initiative, and work well under the guidance of a Lead Educator while contributing your own ideas and strengths.

A Play-Based Educator

You believe toddlers learn through relationships, movement, exploration, repetition, and meaningful play experiences.

A Nature Enthusiast

You enjoy being outdoors and embrace messy play, sensory exploration, and learning in every season.

An Adaptable Professional

You are flexible, organized, and able to respond calmly to the changing needs of young children throughout the day while maintaining a positive attitude.

Benefits

Why Join ABC Academy?

We know that caring for children starts with caring for our educators. At ABC Academy, you’ll join a collaborative, supportive team that values meaningful relationships, professional growth, and joyful learning.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Childcare Discount
• Wellness Program with Gym Access
• Paid Professional Development
• Team Building Events
• Employee Appreciation Outings
• A positive workplace where your compassion, dedication, and contributions are valued and celebrated.