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Posted August 22, 2026

Infant and Preschool Early Childhood Educators

Essex Kids & Fitness
Essex Junction, VT, US Full Time
18USD - 25USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

  • Sign-on bonus! 4 Weeks Paid Time Off to start in the 2026/2027 school year! Free EDGE Health Club membership!!!

Kids & Fitness is looking for Early Childhood, Infant, and Preschool 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.

Benefit Conditions:

  • $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.

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