Treehouse Children’s School
Start Date: April 10, 2026
The Treehouse Children’s School is a creative and welcoming Reggio-inspired community serving children ages five months to five years. We respect the richness of childhood and children’s natural drive to express and explore from every imaginable point of view. We value relationships above all else, along with the “hundred languages of children,” the endless creative ways children interpret and express themselves in the world.
We currently are recruiting two teachers to join our community. One teacher will join a dynamic PreK team in Fall 2024 or as soon as we find the right recruit. Our preschoolers are ages 3-5. We are also in the process of doubling the size of our toddler program (welcoming 10 new children) and seeking a “right-fit” hire to join an experienced Reggio-inspired teacher to design and launch a classroom from scratch, a rare opportunity.
Work collaboratively with a fellow lead teacher and “across” teams with all educators in our school. Take children on explorations on our beautiful wooded property, engage with science educators from our next-door neighbor the Montshire Museum of Science, design art explorations in our designated atelier, an in-house art studio. Facilitate a Reggio-inspired program propelled by students’ curiosity and interests. Reflect with colleagues on children’s learning to plan next steps, and create thought-provoking documentation to share with parents, colleagues and students too.
Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and a minimum of one to two years of working with young children. You should be familiar with NAEYC standards, VT Early Learning Standards (VELS), and the Reggio Emilia approach. You are committed to growing and learning alongside children, colleagues and parents. Ideally, you have experience planning fascinating “provocations” and documenting children’s thinking and learning. If not, we offer coaching to bring new hires up to speed.
TCS offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, as well as an excellent benefits package and professional development opportunities. Benefits include health, dental and vision contributions, paid sick and personal days, discretionary budgets for classrooms, opportunities for continued learning and professional development, on-site coaching in Reggio-inspired practices, a collegial and open-minded faculty, and an engaged and loving community of families.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Rachel Ensign, director@treehousechildren.org . We look forward to hearing from you.
Please visit our website, https://treehousechildren.org , to learn more about our philosophy and practices.
Nestled in a grove of pines in beautiful Norwich VT, we are home to four early childhood classrooms that serve families with children ages six weeks to five years old. Our teachers work in collaborative teams to provide the highest quality early childhood education. We are inspired by the world-renowned schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy and all of our teaching practices, across age groups, are grounded in shared core beliefs. Above all else, we hold a high “image of the child”: we respect the capabilities, curiosity, creativity and potential of each child and the hopes and dreams of each family.
Rachel Ensign
Executive Director
director@treehousechildren.org
802-649-1403
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.