Early Childhood Pre-K Teacher

Orange East Supervisory Union; Bradford (VT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange East Supervisory Union Bradford Elementary School in Bradford, Vermont is seeking an Early Childhood Pre-K Teacher to join our school community. The successful candidate will create a safe, engaging classroom that supports developmental growth and learning through play-based experiences.

We emphasize outdoor education, forest school activities, and community learning, with mentoring for new teachers and collaborative support across staff to ensure success for students and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain a Vermont Educator’s License with Elementary teaching endorsement.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with Vermont early learning standards.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support children’s social, emotional, language, and cognitive development through play-based and hands-on learning.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication.
• Collaborate with school staff, support services, and administrators to meet student needs.
• Maintain a safe and organized learning environment.
• Incorporate outdoor education into the Pre-Kindergarten experience.

Education

Vermont Educator’s License with Elementary endorsement

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Early Childhood Pre-K Teacher

Orange East Supervisory Union Bradford Elementary School - Bradford, Vermont Open in Google Maps Newbury Elementary School - Newbury, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5909599

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Oxbow Unified Union School District seeks a caring, energetic, and dedicated Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to join our school community. The successful candidate will create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and developmental growth of young learners.

Outdoor education and community based learning experiences are key components of our educational programming. Each week students take advantage of learning in our eleven acre forest school classroom. Area farms invite our students to learn and explore throughout the school year. We are proud to incorporate Project Wild, Trout in the Classroom and onsite composting & gardening into our instructional experiences for students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with Vermont early learning standards
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, language, and cognitive development through play-based and hands-on learning
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate records
• Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication
• Collaborate with school staff, support services, and administrators to meet student needs
• Maintain a safe and organized learning environment
• Incorporate outdoor education into the Pre-Kindergarten experience

New teachers can expect a mentor with weekly meetings for the first year and into the second year if needed. In addition to mentoring, outside consultants work with teachers on self designed support. Oxbow Unified Union School District offers in house coaching in both math, literacy and behavior management. New teachers in the OUUSD system are well supported for success.

Oxbow Unified Union School District is an outstanding place to work. We have low staff turnover - the average length of employment is 10 years. We are seeking collaborative, team players that enjoy working and learning with children. We’re thirty interstate miles north of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth College, and a variety of shopping experiences. We’re near skiing, riding, hiking, biking, and kayaking. It’s an ideal location for nature enthusiasts.

Salary Range: The anticipated annual salary for this role is $46,738 – $90,067, based on experience, level of education. Compensation is determined by the district’s collective bargaining agreement, which considers factors such as degree level and years of service.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $46,738 to $90,067 Per Year

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Welcome to Bradford Elementary School, Newbury Elementary School

Bradford Elementary School is an engaging PK-6 community of learners located among the hills of the Connecticut River Valley. Members of our staff are highly skilled, creative individuals who value a respectful, collaborative working environment. They build strong partnerships with parents and are capable of integrating technology into a curriculum centered on the Vermont Grade Level Expectations. Our students are challenged to be successful as independent learners in a caring and supportive school culture. Find out more about our school at www.beschool.org.,

Job Requirements

• Certifications and Licenses: Must hold or be able to obtain a Vermont Educator’s License with Elementary teaching endorsement.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Megan Sullivan , HR Manager
• 64 Main Street
• Bradford, Vermont 05033
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