Infant and Support Early Childhood Educators

Acquire4Hire; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Job summary

Kids & Fitness in Vermont is hiring Early Childhood, Infant, and Support Teachers for our Essex Junction or South Burlington locations. Ideal candidates are outgoing, nurturing, active, and have a love of children; classroom experience is a must.

We offer full-time hours, competitive wages, paid time off, childcare benefits, health benefits, and access to a 401(k). Hourly rate is $18–$25 per hour depending on role and credentials.

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom setting required.
• Education requirements vary by position.
• Strong communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planing and implementing a child-centered curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with families.
• Support infant and preschool classrooms and related activities.

Skills

Classroom experience

Job description

About This Role

Kids & Fitness is looking for Early Childhood, Infant, and Support Teachers to join either our South Burlington or Essex location! Candidates are ideally outgoing, nurturing, willing to be active and fun-loving, and have a genuine love of children! Experience in a classroom setting is a must! Job requirements will include, but are not limited to, curriculum planning, collaborating with colleagues, and lots of communication with families.

Kids & Fitness is currently looking for infant and preschool classroom teachers! We can guarantee full-time hours weekly with competitive wages, generous paid time off, and childcare benefits. Other benefits include Free Membership to all EDGE locations, paid vacation, sick and personal time, discounted childcare, Health Benefits, and access to 401 K. Hourly rate is dependent on experience and degree/credentials.

• $18-$25 per hour (dependent on role, qualifications, and experience)
• Work Location:
• Essex Junction, VT, South Burlington, VT

Work Remotely: No

What You'll Do

We support a child-centered, exploration-based philosophy that responds to the changing interests of each child. Our educators modify curriculum and explore current developments in educational theory to ensure quality childcare. The Edge Kids & Fitness is recognized for its emphasis on teamwork, healthy lifestyles, and exciting opportunities for kids; including tennis, swimming, art, music, and more! We utilize the Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS), Ages & Stages Screening Tools (ASQ-3 & SE), Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment Tool (TSG), and are a Seed & Sew Certified Preschool. Kids & Fitness is currently looking for infant and preschool classroom teachers!

Requirements

Requirements/Qualifications: Our team is looking for professionals who are creative, flexible, possess good communication skills, have a commitment to working with children and families, and have a passion for educating young minds through play. Education requirements are based on position being applied for.

Nice To Haves

• Mandated Reporting Certification
• VT Orientation Certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• BFIS Account

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Benefits can include membership to all three convenient club locations and fitness centers, as well as discounted services such as personal training, preventive care, and physical therapy. Kids & Fitness employees also receive extensive childcare discounts, health benefits, the option of a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and compensation for mandatory fingerprinting and CPR certification.

Sign-on bonus for full-time teachers who commit to a full-year contract 2026/2027 school year

Up tp $1000.00

4 weeks planned paid vacation starting in the 2026/2027 school year with a signed full-year teacher contract.