Overview
Lead Teachers (Infant, Toddler & Preschool) Jobs in Berlin, VT at ONE Arts, Inc.
ONE Arts Community School – Berlin
Pay: $21.00–$26.00 per hour, based on credentials
At ONE Arts, we believe every child deserves a joyful, inspiring place to learn, grow, and belong. As a nonprofit organization, we provide high-quality, arts-integrated early childhood education throughout Chittenden County and Central Vermont, where creativity, relationships, and play are at the heart of everything we do.
Today, ONE Arts is in an exciting period of growth and renewal. Over the past several months, we’ve strengthened our operations, enhanced regulatory compliance, improved organizational systems, and invested in better support for our educators and families. We know that trust is earned, and we’re committed to building an organization defined by transparency, accountability, and educational excellence.
This is an exciting time to join ONE Arts. We’re investing in our teachers, strengthening our programs, and creating a workplace where educators are empowered to do their best work. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact—not only in the lives of children, but in helping shape the future of a growing organization—we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
Are you a passionate early childhood educator who believes children learn best through play, curiosity, and meaningful relationships?
ONE Arts Community School – Berlin is seeking Lead Teachers to join our infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. Opened in January 2026, our Berlin school is the newest addition to the ONE Arts family and continues to grow its enrollment, classrooms, and teaching team. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a growing school and help shape its culture, traditions, and future alongside a collaborative team of educators.
Located in beautiful Berlin on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont campus, our school is housed in a building that formerly served as the organization’s training center. The spacious facility features bright classrooms, generous indoor learning spaces, natural outdoor play areas, and a peaceful setting that encourages exploration, creativity, and connection with nature.
Our classrooms embrace an emergent, play-based, arts-integrated, and anti-bias approach, where children’s interests inspire learning and educators are encouraged to bring creativity, curiosity, and joy into every day.
As a Lead Teacher, you’ll create a nurturing, engaging classroom where children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. You’ll partner closely with families and colleagues to support each child’s development while helping cultivate a positive, collaborative school community.
What You’ll Do
- Create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment for infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences aligned with the Vermont Early Learning Standards.
- Integrate art, exploration, nature, and children’s interests into daily curriculum.
- Foster children’s social-emotional growth using positive guidance and relationship-based teaching practices.
- Observe, assess, and document children’s development while maintaining meaningful communication with families.
- Collaborate with fellow educators, specialists, and leadership to provide exceptional learning experiences for every child.
- Maintain compliance with Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations and ONE Arts policies.
- Help foster a welcoming, inclusive school culture where children, families, and educators feel valued and supported.
Qualifications
- Vermont Licensed Early Childhood Educator, or eligible for licensure.
- Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or 21+ ECE/Elementary Education credits).
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
- Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
- Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming classroom community.
Why Join ONE Arts?
At ONE Arts, we know that great schools are built by great teachers. We are committed to creating an environment where educators feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow professionally.
We offer:
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Paid lunch breaks
- More than four weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays and sick time
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match
- Paid professional development and tuition assistance
- Supportive leadership focused on collaboration and continuous improvement
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization
Whether you’re an experienced educator or looking for your next professional home, you’ll join a team that values creativity, celebrates children, and believes strong relationships are the foundation of great early childhood education.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person (Berlin, Vermont)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 – $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Lead Teachers (Infant, Toddler & Preschool)
Company: ONE Arts, Inc.
Location: Berlin, VT
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