Preschool Teacher Jobs in Vermont

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Lead Private Preschool Teacher

  • Saint Albans, VT
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Albans, VT
  • 3 days ago

Lead Private Preschool Teacher Blooming Minds Enrichment Center, LLC Blooming Minds Enrichment Center, LLC - St....

Preschool Teacher

  • Putney, VT
  • 7 days ago
  • Putney, VT
  • 7 days ago

Teachers must be at least twenty-two years of age, and have a valid Vermont teaching license with an Early Childhood Endorsement, as well as a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related...

Head Start Preschool Teacher - Addison County Early Learning Center

  • Middlebury, VT
  • 7 days ago
  • Middlebury, VT
  • 7 days ago

Head Start Preschool Teacher - Addison County Early Learning Center Champlain Valley Head Start Head Start Early Learning Center - Addison County - Middlebury, Vermont Job Details Job ID:5302742 Application...

Early Head Start Teacher $2,000 Bonus

  • Brattleboro, VT
  • 10 days ago
  • Brattleboro, VT
  • 10 days ago

Childhood Education (Bachelor's preferred) or related field with 21 Early Childhood credits and one year of experience working in a center-based early childhood setting....

Preschool Teacher Associate/Assistant

  • Essex, VT
  • 13 days ago
  • Essex, VT
  • 13 days ago

Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or At least successful...

Early Childhood Educator I, Learning Tree

  • Bennington, VT
  • 21 days ago
  • Bennington, VT
  • 21 days ago

Additional Experience: Must provide proof of successful completion of one higher education course in Child Development approved/pre-approved by the Child Development Division and Learning Tree....

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Vermont

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Vermont offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
6.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Vermont
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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