AFC Lead Classroom Teacher Job Posting

Position Title: Teacher (Licensed)

Reports to: Assistant Director

Review Period: 90 days

Starting Pay: $25.50/hour

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Job Description:

Join a supportive, community-based early childhood program focused on play, relationships, and educator well-being.

 

The Alburgh Family Clubhouse is seeking a passionate, dedicated Preschool Teacher to lead our Vermont Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for 3- and 4-year-old children. This role is ideal for both early-career licensed educators and experienced teachers seeking a more balanced, relationship-centered approach to teaching.

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As the lead teacher in a play-based classroom, you will design and implement a high-quality early learning experience that supports children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. You will foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom while building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspects of classroom instruction, including curriculum planning, implementation, and classroom management in alignment with Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS) and state licensing regulations 

• Work closely with a strong, collaborative assistant teacher to build relationships with and among children 

• Create a warm, responsive, and engaging learning environment that supports each child’s development 

• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities that promote curiosity, creativity, and active learning 

• Observe, assess, and document children’s progress using tools such as ASQ and Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) 

• Maintain consistent, positive communication with families through daily updates, conferences, and developmental reports 

• Collaborate with colleagues to support classroom operations and meet the individual needs of all children 

• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment in accordance with health and safety regulations 

• Model and support positive behavior, social-emotional growth, and self-help skills 

• Supervise children at all times, including during indoor and outdoor activities, meals, and rest periods 

• Identify and respond to health, safety, or developmental concerns, and communicate appropriately with leadership 

• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement 

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least twenty (20) years of age

AND HAVE:

• Current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education, or eligibility for an emergency license by the required start date

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young children in a group setting

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) or similar assessment tools 

• Familiarity with Vermont STARS, CLASS, NAEYC accreditation, or other early childhood quality frameworks 

• Training or coursework in trauma-informed practices, social-emotional development, or related fields 

• Experience or training in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices 

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, collaborative team that values relationships and educator well-being 

• A balanced and sustainable teaching environment with an emphasis on meaningful interactions over high-pressure demands 

• Greater flexibility and autonomy in your classroom approach within a play-based, developmentally appropriate framework 

• Opportunity to lead and shape a UPK-approved program in a close-knit community 

• Commitment to professional growth and ongoing development