Join our CVHS Team! Current Openings are listed below.
Opportunities available in Chittenden, Franklin/Grand Isle & Addison Counties:
• Teachers
• Center Cook / Maintenance
• Substitute Teachers
Make an impact in the lives of young children and their families!
Join a supportive program with strong colleagueship, amazing benefits,
and generous time off.
Classroom Assistant – Burlington
As Classroom Assistant, you will support the classroom teaching team and provide direct care to a child(ren) who needs additional support in the classroom as determined. This role involves assisting with daily activities, providing active supervision, attending child-specific meetings, and completing specialized or required training. This is a 30 hour per week position, approximately 42 weeks/year (based on school calendar).
REQUIREMENTS: The Classroom Assistant shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age, able to comprehend basic written format, and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications: Has at least a high school diploma OR has completed a GED and completes the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate within the first twelve (12) months of employment; OR Has at least a high school diploma OR has completed a GED and a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or in school-age care and education within the first twelve (12) months of employment. Learn more
Center Cook / Maintenance – Winooski
REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired; ServSafe certified or certification must be obtained within sixty calendar days of hire; knowledge of nutritional requirements and nutritional content of food; basic knowledge of cleaning and maintenance supplies and required usage as needed; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; effective 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
Center Cook / Maintenance – Burlington
As a Center Cook / Maintenance person at the Franklin Square Early Learning Center, you will work in an outcomes-oriented, team environment, and will prepare and serve high quality meals and be an integral part of cleaning the center to meet state, federal, and program requirements.
REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired; ServSafe certified or certification must be obtained within sixty calendar days of hire; knowledge of nutritional requirements and nutritional content of food; basic knowledge of cleaning and maintenance supplies and required usage as needed; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; effective 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
Long Term Classroom Substitute – New Haven
Champlain Valley Head Start (CVHS) is seeking a long-term substitute in the Preschool classroom of our Addison County Early Learning Center in New Haven, VT. This is a full time position, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday from mid-February 2025 – mid June 2025. REQUIREMENTS: The long-term substitute must; meet required screenings and complete background checks in compliance with Vermont Licensing Regulations for Center-Based Childcare and Preschool Program Regulations, be at least eighteen (18) years of age, be able to comprehend basic written format, and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications: Has at least a high school diploma OR has completed a GED and completes the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate within the first twelve (12) months of employment, OR has at least a high school diploma OR has completed a GED and a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or in school-age care and education within the first twelve (12) months of employment, and have a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; access to reliable transportation; and physical ability to carry out required tasks. Learn more
Substitute Teacher
Addison, Chittenden, & Franklin County Locations
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
CVOEO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.
