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or\nAt least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, Special Education with a birth to eight (8) years of age focus, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or\nAt least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with at least successful completion of thirty (30) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or\nHold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education.\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements:\nWork Environment\nActive classroom environment with regular interaction with children, families, and team members\nPotential to support leadership in day to day, opening and closing school responsibilities\nMovement between indoor and outdoor learning spaces throughout the day\nCollaborative setting with consistent communication and teamwork\nPhysical Requirements\nThe Lead Teacher role requires active involvement in both administrative and classroom environments. To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the following physical abilities are required:\nAbility to move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.\nAbility to transition between sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting throughout the day to engage with children and support staff.\nAbility to safely lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds, including classroom materials, supplies, and occasional assistance with children’s belongings.\nAbility to sit on the floor, engage at a child’s eye level, and participate in age-appropriate activities including light running, outdoor play supervision, and interactive learning experiences.\nComfort working in a dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions and regular movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.\nAbility to supervise children on playgrounds, in classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas.\nAbility to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations, including evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs. •Ability to follow and model all safety procedures.\nAll employees must complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care.\nWhat we offer:\nWe invest in our employees’ health, financial wellbeing, professional growth and family success through:\nUp to 50% childcare tuition discount.\n\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective on your first day of employment.\n\nFree First Stop Health membership, providing 24/7 access to virtual primary care, urgent care, and short-term mental health support.\n\n401(k) retirement plan with annual discretionary employer match contribution.\n\nOptional life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage, helping provide financial protection and peace of mind.\n\nPerformance-based pay, including increases tied to certification and/or degree completion.\n\nCareer growth and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and our dedicated CHILD Conference.\n\nGenerous paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year's so employees can enjoy additional time with family and friends.\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential resources and support for mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal needs.\n\nEmployee referral bonus program, because great people know great people! Earn bonuses for helping us build an exceptional team.\n\nAdditional lifestyle and fringe benefits, including tuition and professional development reimbursement, pet insurance, and other programs designed to support you and your family.\n\nClosing:\nBabilou Family US is part of a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. We provide quality early education and child care across 42 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.\nOur 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 Babilou Family US 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. 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