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 placebased inquirybased emergent approach with a focus on the natural world and natural materials. We eagerly welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and are committed to DEI practices. We ensure that topics related to antibias are regularly addressed within our professional development curriculum materials and overall management of the program. This assistant position works with both classrooms throughout the week. We do not require assistant teachers to hold an educators license or a degree in education but mandatory professional development will be required upon starting if state requirements have not been met previously. The full time position is 37.5 regular hours per week: from 8:30 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: Commitment to individual communal and global wellbeing and the willingness to engage in professional and personal reflection practices to support this. Commitment to incorporating our values of social justice antiracism antibias sustainability land stewardship and partnership with 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 Ability to develop rapport and meaningful relationships with children and parents Creativity flexibility and curiosityPay is dependent on where the candidate falls within the Northern Lights career development ladder. To apply please send a resume cover letter and three professional references to We look forward to hearing from you!
Assistant Forest Preschool Teacher
