Join Our Exceptional PreK Team!

Our district is proud to offer full-day, free public PreK to all district residents, and we are seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated individual to join our outstanding PreK team. Our program is built on small class sizes—up to 16 students supported by a teacher and an aide—allowing us to provide individualized attention and a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of three- and four-year-old learners during a critical stage of their growth and development. The school day is 7.5 hours, filled with hands-on learning, play, exploration, and connection.

Position Overview

The PreK Assistant works closely with classroom teachers to support students’ physical, social, emotional, and early academic development. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, warm, flexible, and passionate about early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers to support daily instruction and classroom routines
Prepare and organize classroom materials, bulletin boards, learning centers, and displays
Support instruction by working with individual students and small groups under teacher guidance
Build trusting, nurturing relationships that help children feel safe, confident, and valued
Supervise students in a variety of settings including the classroom, playground, gymnasium, outdoor classroom, and on field trips
Support positive behavior through consistent use of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Assist children in developing independence with self-care, hygiene, rest time, and snack/lunch routines
Maintain a warm, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
Participate in at least 15 hours of annual professional development, as required by Vermont childcare licensing regulations

Additional Requirements

Completion of required annual early childhood professional development
Current or willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid certification

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative, supportive PreK team
Work in a district that values early learning and whole-child development
Make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners and their families
Grow professionally through ongoing training and learning opportunities