About Us
Who We Are
VTAEYC is the state’s largest membership organization for early childhood educators and the state affiliate of NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children. As a nonprofit organization formed by a grassroots effort over 50 years ago and now with 500+ members, VTAEYC offers professional development, workforce development programs, and quality supports. With a growing staff, a dedicated board, and a collaborative approach, VTAEYC aims to meet the needs of today’s ECE workforce and programs and create a stronger, more equitable early childhood education system for the future.
What We Do
We advance equity and excellence in early childhood education with early childhood educators as our foundation. As a membership organization, we provide resources and advocate for policies that move early childhood education forward now and for the future.
Become a Member
We are a professional membership organization that promotes high-quality early learning for children birth to age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research.
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Program
We offer career supports, financial aid opportunities, grants, student loan repayment programs, and more to help early childhood educators start and continue a career.
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Involved
Join us in advancing early childhood education as a profession in Vermont, advocate, donate, volunteer, and learn about our Exchange fellowship program.
View our 2023 Accomplishments
To get a sense of what we collectively accomplished this past fiscal year, read VTAEYC’s FY2023 Annual Report or watch our 2-minute video synopsis.
Careers at VTAEYC
Professional Development Specialist
Are you passionate about early childhood education and professional development?
Join VTAEYC and help us advance equity and excellence in early childhood education across Vermont!
As a Professional Development Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting early childhood educators and fostering high-quality learning opportunities. You’ll collaborate with network leaders, coordinate impactful training programs, and assist in organizing the VTAEYC Annual Conference.
Media Requests & Press Releases
VTAEYC is available and welcomes requests for interviews, quotes, background information, data related to our work, and more. Please contact us at info@vtaeyc.org for inquiries.
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Annual Awards VTAEYC Seeks Nominations for 2024 Early Childhood Educator of the Year
Annual Awards