Assistant Educator

What You'll Do

Support Classrooms Across Age Groups

• Move between classrooms throughout the day based on program needs and staffing schedules.
• Provide reliable break and planning-time coverage for classroom educators.
• Support Lead and Assistant Educators with daily classroom responsibilities and routines.
• Step into classrooms with a positive, calm, and team-oriented approach.
• Adapt quickly to different classroom environments, schedules, routines, and teaching styles.
• Provide additional support during busy transitions, challenging moments, or times when classrooms need an extra set of hands.

Build Relationships with Children

• Develop warm, responsive relationships with children across all age groups.
• Engage children in meaningful play, conversation, exploration, and learning experiences.
• Provide comfort, encouragement, and positive guidance throughout the day.
• Help children feel secure and connected even when working outside of their primary classroom.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to children’s individual needs, interests, and developmental stages.

Support Daily Care and Routines

• Assist with meals, snacks, diapering, toileting, handwashing, rest time, transitions, and other daily routines as appropriate to each age group.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environments.
• Assist with classroom preparation, cleanup, materials, and other tasks that support smooth daily operations.
• Follow classroom routines and program procedures consistently.

Embrace Play and Outdoor Learning

• Participate in indoor and outdoor learning experiences across classrooms.
• Engage children in nature exploration, sensory play, loose parts play, movement, art, books, music, and child-led experiences.
• Support outdoor play in all Vermont seasons while maintaining active supervision and thoughtful risk assessment.
• Be ready to get messy, get outside, and follow children’s curiosity wherever it leads.

Be a Resource for Your Team

• Communicate openly and respectfully with educators and administrators.
• Support classroom teams without disrupting established routines or relationships.
• Ask questions, observe classroom expectations, and follow the lead of the educators within each classroom.
• Offer assistance proactively and recognize when a classroom or colleague may need additional support.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing training.

Maintain Health, Safety, and Licensing Standards

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times.
• Follow ABC Academy policies, licensing regulations, and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain appropriate ratios and classroom coverage as assigned.
• Support a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every child.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working across classrooms and with families.

Requirements

Required:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED

Have any ONE of the following:

• Career Ladder Certificate Level 1 or 2
• CDA and 12 months of experience
• Hold a State Board of Education-approved Human Services Program Certificate emphasizing child development or early childhood education, plus 12 months of relevant experience.
• Successful completion of Fundamentals

Nice to Have

A Flexible Educator

You enjoy variety and are comfortable moving between classrooms, age groups, and routines throughout the day. You can adapt quickly while remaining calm, confident, and engaged.

A Team Player

You understand that great early childhood education is a team effort. You are willing to jump in, lend a hand, and support your coworkers without hesitation.

A Relationship Builder

You genuinely enjoy getting to know children and can create meaningful connections with children of different ages, personalities, and developmental stages.

A Reliable Professional

You are dependable, punctual, responsible, and understand that consistent staffing is essential to creating secure and predictable environments for young children.

A Play-Based Educator

You believe children learn through play, relationships, movement, exploration, and hands-on experiences. You can turn almost any moment into an opportunity for connection and discovery.

A Nature Enthusiast

You enjoy spending time outdoors and embrace muddy boots, messy hands, changing weather, and the endless learning opportunities found in the natural world.

A Calm and Supportive Presence

You can remain patient and emotionally regulated when classrooms are busy or situations become challenging. You bring a steady, encouraging presence wherever you go.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Why Join ABC Academy?
• We know that caring for children starts with caring for our educators. At ABC Academy, you’ll become an important part of a collaborative team committed to creating joyful, meaningful experiences for children and supporting one another along the way.
• As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Childcare Discount
• Wellness Program with Gym Access
• Paid Professional Development
• Team Building Events
• Employee Appreciation Outings
• A collaborative workplace where your flexibility, creativity, ideas, and contributions are valued and celebrated.

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