Early Childhood Teachers

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

At ONE Arts, we believe every child deserves a joyful, inspiring place to learn, grow, and belong. As a nonprofit organization, we provide high-quality, arts-integrated early childhood education throughout Chittenden County and Central Vermont, where creativity, relationships, and play are at the heart of everything we do.

Today, ONE Arts is in an exciting period of growth and renewal. Over the past several months, we've strengthened our operations, enhanced regulatory compliance, improved organizational systems, and invested in better support for our educators and families. We know that trust is earned, and we're committed to building an organization defined by transparency, accountability, and educational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment for infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences aligned with the Vermont Early Learning Standards.
• Integrate art, exploration, outdoor learning, and children's interests into daily curriculum.
• Foster children's social-emotional growth using positive guidance and relationship-based teaching practices.
• Observe, assess, and document children's development while maintaining meaningful communication with families.
• Collaborate with fellow educators, specialists, and leadership to provide exceptional learning experiences for every child.
• Support classroom routines, transitions, meals, diapering, toileting, and other daily care responsibilities as appropriate to the age group.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment.
• Maintain compliance with Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations and ONE Arts policies.
• Help foster a welcoming, inclusive school culture where children, families, and educators feel valued and supported.

Requirements

Qualifications Lead Teachers

• Vermont Licensed Early Childhood Educator, or eligible for licensure.
• Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or 21+ ECE/Elementary Education credits).
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Assistant Teachers & Early Childhood Educators

• Meet Vermont qualifications for an Assistant Teacher or other early childhood education position, or be actively working toward qualifications.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Commitment to learning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices.
• A positive attitude, reliability, and a collaborative approach to teaching.

All Candidates

• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming classroom community.
• A genuine interest in working with young children and supporting their growth and development.

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development