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Head Start is a federally funded, national child and family development program that provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement and include parent leadership and social service support.

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Make an impact in the lives of young children and their families!

It's a team effort - culture & colleagueship

Experience a supportive working environment with strong colleagueship

Comprehensive benefits package

Excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

Current Positions Available

Head Start Preschool Teacher

Addison County Early Learning Center

As a Head Start Preschool Teacher, you will serve as lead or co-teacher in an outcomes-oriented, team environment, and provide safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for children ages 3– 5. Motivated Head Start teachers improve the trajectory of children’s lives, including children’s learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community. 40 hours/week, approximately 42 weeks/year (summer layoff). Rate of pay during first 60- working day probationary period is $22.81- $27.26/hour depending on credentials; post probationary rate of pay is $24.07-$28.75/hour depending on credentials. Health plan and excellent benefits.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field; Vermont educator’s license with early childhood education endorsement preferred; knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and recordkeeping skills; valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks. Learn more

Head Start Preschool Teacher Associate

Franklin Square Early Learning Center

As a Head Start Preschool Teacher Associate, you will work in an outcomes-oriented, team environment, and assist the classroom team in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for preschool children. Motivated Head Start educators improve the trajectory of children’s lives, including children’s learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community. 40 hours/week, approximately 42 weeks/year (summer layoff). Pay Range: $22.08-$24.07/hour, depending on qualifications. Health plan and excellent benefits.
Requirements: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field; knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and record-keeping skills; valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks. Learn more

Early Head Start Toddler Teacher

St. Albans Early Learning Center

As an Early Head Start Toddler Teacher, you will serve as co-teacher in an outcomes oriented, team environment, and provide safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for infants and toddlers. Motivated Head Start teachers improve the trajectory of children’s lives, including children’s learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community. 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. Starting 60 day probationary wage: $23.73-28.08 per hour and increases to $24.07-28.76 per hour after 60 day probationary period, depending on qualifications. Health plan and excellent benefits.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education f ield; Infant toddler specific education and experience that meets or exceeds the requirements for an Infant Toddler CDA Credential; knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and record-keeping skills; valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks. Learn more

Head Start Preschool Teacher Associate

Addison County Early Learning Center

As an Early Head Start Toddler Teacher Associate, you will work in an outcomes oriented, team environment, and assist the classroom team in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for infants and toddlers. Motivated Head Start educators improve the trajectory of children’s lives, including children’s learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community. 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. 60 working day probationary wage $22.96-23.73/hour; after 60 working days, wage increases to $23.29-24.07/ hour, depending on qualifications. Health plan and excellent benefits.
Requirements: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field; Infant toddler specific education and experience that meets or exceeds the requirements for an Infant Toddler CDA Credential; knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and record-keeping skills; valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks. Learn more

Early Head Start Toddler Teacher Associate

St. Albans Early Learning Center

As an Early Head Start Toddler Teacher Associate, you will work in an outcomes oriented, team environment, and assist the classroom team in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for infants and toddlers. Motivated Head Start educators improve the trajectory of children’s lives, including children’s learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community. 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. The 60 day probationary period rate of pay is between $22.96-$23.73. Starting Wage upon completion of 60 working day period: $23.29 – $24.07 per hour, depending on qualifications. Health Plan and excellent benefits.
Requirements: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field; Infant toddler specific education and experience that meets or exceeds the requirements for an Infant Toddler CDA Credential; knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and record-keeping skills; valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks. Learn more

Substitutes

Addison County, Chittenden County & Franklin County

As a CVHS Substitute, you will work “as needed” in an early education classroom setting.
REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma; 1–3 years related experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and record-keeping skills; valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks, and a can-do, extra-mile attitude. $20.00 /hour. Learn More

Volunteer Opportunities

CVHS is always seeking adults, parents, grandparents, college students, and other community members to help create safe, warm, enriching, and engaging classroom environments for young children.