Preschool Teacher

Kingdom East Unified Union School District Burke Town School - West Burke, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2025

The Kingdom East School District is seeking a preschool or early childhood teacher who will be assigned to Burke Town School. Burke Town School serves children in PreK- grade 8. The candidate must be dynamic, high quality and committed to collaborative teaming. Experience with play-based instruction, Vermont Early Learning Standards, Teaching Strategies Gold, STARS, positive behavior interventions, formative assessments, and Responsive Classroom are priorities.

We seek a creative, passionate teacher who loves children, can team to provide a strong foundation to our 3 and 4 year old students, and will develop strong relationships with families. A sense of humor and genuine love for working with young people is a necessity. The individual will be part of a team including other early childhood teachers, special educators and interventionists.

The district provides mentorship and a supportive administration.

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

Job : 5249910

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 23, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Preschool

• Applicants must have, or be eligible for a Vermont teacher’s license, with Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education endorsement.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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