Where Great Teachers Grow
Are you an experienced early childhood educator who wants to feel valued, supported, and excited to come to work each day?
ABC Academy is looking for a warm, dependable, and experienced Pre-K Teacher to join our Milton team. This is an opportunity to lead a classroom, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and help prepare young learners for kindergarten through a positive, play-based, and nature-rich learning environment. Our program values hands-on exploration, outdoor learning, and meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, independence, creativity, and a lasting connection to the natural world.
We are looking for an educator who understands that great Pre-K teaching is about more than completing activities. It is about creating a classroom where children feel safe, loved, challenged, and excited to learn.
Compensation
$24–$27 per hour, based on education, qualifications, and experience.
What You’ll Do
- Create a welcoming, engaging, and well-organized Pre-K classroom
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Support children’s social-emotional, language, physical, and academic development
- Prepare children for a successful transition into kindergarten
- Build strong, professional relationships with families
- Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations
- Observe children’s progress and document developmental growth
- Work collaboratively with teaching partners, directors, and support staff
- Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting classroom
- Follow Vermont childcare licensing requirements and ABC Academy policies
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience teaching preschool or Pre-K children
- A strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- The ability to lead a classroom with warmth, confidence, and consistency
- Strong communication, organization, and classroom-management skills
- A dependable, professional, and team-oriented attitude
- The ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field preferred
- Relevant early childhood coursework, credentials, or substantial classroom experience
- A Vermont teaching license with an Early Childhood Education endorsement strongly preferred
- The ability to meet Vermont childcare licensing and background-check requirements
We are especially interested in educators who take pride in their classrooms, enjoy working as part of a team, and genuinely want to make a difference in the lives of young children.
Why Join ABC Academy?
At ABC Academy, we believe great educators deserve strong leadership, competitive pay, and opportunities to grow.
Our teachers benefit from:
- Competitive pay of $24–$27 per hour
- 24/7 telehealth benefit
- Access to voluntary supplemental insurance options, which may include accident, cancer, critical illness, hospital indemnity, disability, life, dental, and vision coverage
- A supportive and experienced leadership team
- Paid professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunities for career growth and leadership
- Classroom resources and administrative support
- A collaborative, team-focused work environment
- Consistent Monday–Friday scheduling
- Meaningful work that makes a lasting difference for children and families
About ABC Academy
ABC Academy is a locally owned early childhood education program committed to providing dependable, high-quality care and education. We believe children learn best through strong relationships, purposeful play, consistent routines, and educators who truly care.
We are equally committed to creating a workplace where talented teachers feel respected, supported, and encouraged to grow.
We would love to hear what you enjoy most about teaching young children and what you are looking for in your next school community.
Join ABC Academy and help us create a classroom where children, and great teachers, can thrive.
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What do you enjoy most about teaching young children and what you are looking for in your next school community?
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
