Assistant Afternoon Forest Preschool Teacher

Assistant Afternoon Forest Preschool Teacher Burlington Forest Preschool Burlington Forest Preschool

• Burlington, Vermont Job Details

Job ID:

5650482

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description Burlington Forest Preschool is a licensed 5 STAR program located at Ethan Allen Homestead with two classes for children ages 3

• 5.

While we have indoor classrooms, we spend as much time as we can outside throughout the year. Our curriculum emphasizes a place-based, inquiry-based, emergent approach, with a focus on the natural world and natural materials. This assistant position works with both classrooms throughout the week. We do not require assistant teachers to hold an educator's license or a degree in education, but mandatory professional development will be required upon starting. The part time position is 20 regular hours per week: from 12:00

• 4:00, Monday through Friday, with additional required hours for staff meetings and school events. Teachers have 7 weeks of paid breaks during closures throughout the year. Candidates must possess the following skills and qualities:
• Ability to develop rapport and meaningful reciprocal relationships with children, colleagues, and parents
• Commitment to individual, communal, and global well-being, and the willingness to engage in professional and personal reflection practices to support this.
• Commitment to incorporating our values of social justice, anti-racism, anti-bias, sustainability, land stewardship, and partnership with colleagues and community members to further these goals
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, how to implement a meaningful, constructivist, emergent curriculum using the cycle of inquiry
• Enthusiasm and motivation to learn about the natural world, spend time outside in all weather, and seek ways to utilize natural materials
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with lead teachers
• Creativity, flexibility, and curiosity Pay is dependent on candidate's qualifications as verified through the

Northern Lights Early Childhood Career Ladder:

https://northernlightsccv.org/career-development/early-childhood-career-ladder/ To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to nicole@burlingtonforestpreschool.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Type:

Part-time

Salary:

$20 to $24 Per Hour