Early Childhood​/Elementary Teacher

Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher

Kingdom East Unified Union School District Burke Town School - West Burke, Vermont

Job : 5111334

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 18, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2025

Position Type: Full-time

Burke Town School, serving children in PreK- grade 8, announces the hiring of an elementary teacher. Burke Town School offers a highly collaborative, student-centered environment. Our campus environment allows plenty of opportunity for outdoor and experiential education, project-based learning, and a development of a sense of place. Experience with Responsive Classroom, Zones of Regulation, and PBIS is a plus, but not necessary.

Knowledge of structured literacy instruction, UFLI, Bridges math program, workshop model, and a focus on data driven decision making, partnered with strong relationship building skills and classroom management desired. Our aim is to be academically rigorous, while building a community based in mutual respect and care.

Burke Town School is part of the Kingdom East School District, located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven preK-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools -- Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy -- or another high school of their choosing.

We are located about 3 hours from Montreal, Boston and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff.

Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture.

Only completed, on-line applications at  will be accepted. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE M/F

• Has or is eligible for a Vermont Teaching License.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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