Child Care Assistant Director

Requirements

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• Comply with all VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Development, or a related field, or 30 college credits with an Early Childhood or School Age focus.
• Program Director Step 2 certificate or willingness to take classes towards that level; Vermont Early Educator License is preferred.
• 3-10 years of experience in early childhood education or classroom management.
• Strong understanding of play-based learning and social-emotional development.
• Ensure classroom environments meet NAEYC's Anti-Bias Early Education standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to kindness, respect, and community engagement.
• Ability to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day.

Additional Information

At Heartworks Early Education,we cherish the passion and dedication of our school teams. With generous time off, opportunities to grow, and real work-life balance, we're here to help you build a career-and a life-you love in and out of your school. We're looking for a dedicated leader to join our South Burlington team, guided by an experienced School Director and united by shared values of teamwork, passion, and growth. Salary Range: $54,000 to $64,000 This position qualifies for an annual bonus plan based on qualitative and quantitative metrics. Benefits: Enjoy up to 75% off your child's tuition, health benefits from day one, generous paid time off, free 24/7 virtual doctor access, a 401(k) with discretionary employer yearly contribution, career growth opportunities, and more! As the Assistant Director of our South Burlington location, you will be at the helm of the school's financial, operational, educational, and cultural success alongside the Director. Your primary goal will be to create a thriving, healthy learning environment for our children and staff. Through strong communication skills-both written and verbal-you will inspire teamwork, leadership, and transparency across the school and within our broader network. Our Hiring Process If you're a match for the role, we'll reach out to schedule a phone interview. Strong candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the school. You'll hear from us within 48 hours of your interview. This location operates year-round, Monday-Friday, 7:30AM - 5:30PM Operating hours are subject to change. #INDHW We're Growing! Heartworks Early Education is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Heartworks provides award-winning early education and child care across 41 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive. 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. At Heartworks 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. 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. #LI-Onsite

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