Heartworks Early Education
Early Education Teacher Assistant-School Support
Williston, VT
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
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About the role
- Are You Ready to Make an Immediate Impact?
- As a Teacher Assistant, you will contribute to a safe, nurturing, and sustainable learning environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive.
- This role is ideal for someone excited about early learning, teamwork, and incorporating sustainable education practices into daily routines.
Responsibilities
- Classroom Support
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally responsible classroom environment by following sustainable routines related to materials, storage, and resource use.
- Serve as a Mandated Reporter in accordance with state law, maintaining full responsibility to recognize, document, and immediately report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.
- Support individual developmental needs and nurture children's understanding of caring for themselves, others, and the environment.
- Document observations for at least 90 percent of assigned children each month
- Collaborate with the teaching team to enhance classroom systems, curriculum, and sustainability initiatives.
Requirements
- To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the following physical abilities are required:
- Ability to move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds, including classroom materials, supplies, and occasional assistance with children's belongings.
- Comfort working in a dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions and regular movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Ability to supervise children on playgrounds, in classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas.
- Ability to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations, including evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs.
- Ability to follow and model all safety procedures.
- 401(k) plan with eligibility for a discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll.
- Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion.
Nice to have
- Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 1 or 2, or
- CDA plus 12 months experience, or
- State Board-approved Human Services Program Certificate plus 12 months experience, or
- Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals or Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate plus 12 months experience, or
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Must meet one of the following:
- Knowledge of child development and classroom safety standard
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Skills
- Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition.
Compensation
- Maintain zero major safety incidents annually
- Participate in at least two-family engagement events per year
- Complete 100 percent of annual training requirements
Benefits
- 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.
- Babilou Family US is part of a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers.
- We provide quality early education and child care across 42 New England schools.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist the Teacher Associate in implementing daily lesson plans and learning experiences that support whole‑child development and introduce age‑appropriate sustainability concepts.
- Participate in family engagement events that may include sustainability‑themed activities or community learning opportunities.
- Attend all required training sessions and maintain certifications related to early childhood education, safety, and sustainable practices.
Company info
- Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
- 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.
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