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Become part of the movement improving public education and advocating for better salaries. Together we are the biggest and loudest advocates for our schools, our students, and ourselves.

Join Us: Vermont

The Value of Membership

Salary and Benefits

Simply put, educators deserve professional pay for professional work — and the members of VT-NEA are the premier advocates fighting to ensure you’re paid what you’re worth. This also means stopping legislative cuts to your benefits such as health insurance and retirement.

Respect

From the local school board to the state legislature, elected officials are making decisions that impact your schools — join our union and be a part of the discussion. VT-NEA members form the strongest voice advocating for educators and students across Vermont. We’re fighting against the standardized test regime, raising the need for fair evaluations, and standing in solidarity to secure fair wages for every worker in our schools.

Networking

Being an educator can be stressful — but you’re not alone. VT-NEA members have a support system of thousands of educators and VT-NEA staff who live and work in your district. Whether you’re a new teacher who needs advice on a difficult classroom or a food service worker that’s pushing back against student lunch debt – our union members are here to provide support, experience, and their voices to your needs.

Professional Development

VT-NEA is one of the largest providers of high-quality professional development trainings in the state. Take part in continuing education in everything from classroom management to teacher evaluations.

Leadership Training

Do you have big dreams to help your students and school? VT-NEA has access to robust leadership training courses that will give you the skills to be an effective leader in your school, community, and state.

Legal Protection

Members get access to the best team of education law experts in the state. Having our liability insurance makes sure that VT-NEA has you covered.

Member Discounts

Members can take advantage of deep discounts on vacations, movie tickets, life insurance, cars and more.

Need help joining the Vermont NEA?

Active Professional/Certified and Active ESP/Classified Educators can join through our main membership portal. If you are an Aspiring Educator, use the link below to join. If you continue to have difficulty joining, contact us to receive further assistance.

Member Voices: "Why do I support VT-NEA?”

As members, highlight stories of hope and strength. Cultivate leadership through these experiences. Open the conversation and encourage a diversity of ideas and aspirations for the future.

Tom Payeur,
Math Teacher
Winooski High School
2019 Vermont Teacher of the Year

What Are You Waiting For?

No other professional organization does more for Vermont’s educators. With your support, we can protect our profession today, and for our next generation of educators.