Recognized as the #2 best private elementary school in the nation by The Best Schools organization, The Lexington School is a PK - 8 school of some 600 students located in Lexington, KY. With an average class size of 12, a talented and diverse faculty, and robust resources, The Lexington School is a fantastic place to work and grow as a professional. It is also located in a growing and thriving community, home to the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, and other educational institutions. Known as well for high tech, health care, and horses, and home to many national businesses, Lexington and surrounding areas offer an excellent quality of life.

OVERVIEW:

The Lexington School helps students learn in an atmosphere of playful discovery and multi-sensory experience while engaging in TLS Mission Skills. The Kindergarten Teacher will implement various daily activities, including observing, supervising, educating children, organizational duties, and optimizing the learning environment while meeting the childcare health and safety standards. They will collaborate with the other Kindergarten team members to ensure consistent curriculum implementation.

Essential Responsibilities for the Classroom:

• Planning, developing, and executing lessons that reflect the curriculum and core educational standards.
• Adapting the curriculum for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students.
• Evaluating the academic and social growth of students.
• Evaluating student progress and the ability to meet course standards, knowledge and skills.
• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Employing a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including demonstrations, discussions, and lectures. This could include but not limited to standing, bending, stooping, reaching above shoulder level, helping to move or relocate sets or props, some lifting may also be involved as part of the instructional process.
• Ability to utilize educational equipment, such as materials, books, and other learning aids.
• Provide opportunities for students to perform, compete, demonstrate, and improve upon skills learned.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation procedures throughout the day

Essential Responsibilities to maintain employment:

• Complete a professional development plan with the director annually
• Complete a staff evaluation with the director annually
• Complete CPR/First Aid Training every two years (if required by the director)
• Follow and implement school policies and procedures daily

Supervision:

Directly reports to the Preschool Division Head.

Please direct your resume and cover letter to employment@thelexingtonschool.org. This is a Full Time, 12-month position.

Note: The Lexington School is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, benefits, practices, or opportunities for employment on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or status as a smoker or non-smoker, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• Proof of Commonwealth Child Care Credential (CCCC)
• Satisfactory results on the National Background Check Program for Kentucky and any out of state background checks obtained by the school 
• Provide a TB skin test or health professional statement

About The Lexington School

With an enrollment of over 600 students, 269 in the Lower School, The Lexington School is an educational leader in Kentucky. In the past decade, it has grown in size, impact, and reputation. Known for its strong academics, focus on character, and warm, caring community, the mission of the school is to maximize the potential of all its students ages two years old through 8th grade. The campus includes 140,000 sf of academic buildings with distinct areas for Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and The Learning Center, play spaces for each division, athletic fields, 2 gyms, and a large dining space serving locally sourced foods. The recently completed ONE School Project created innovative learning and play spaces for every age child, including a large academic center, meeting and project rooms, and innovation lab. The center of The Lexington School has always been its rigorous academic program and focus on values. The School’s reputation for excellence extends to independent, public, and parochial schools locally and nationally through graduates who attend boarding schools. The Best Private Schools, an independent online resource providing school rankings and recommendatio...ns, ranked TLS #2 among all schools nationally, an honor the School did not seek but of which they are understandably proud. With the recent ONE School Project additions and renovations, curricular innovation and active learning is at the forefront of a Lexington School education. Just published, the 2020 Strategic Vision and Plan outlines areas of focus and detailed action plans that will move the school forward with strength and purpose.

Show more

Show less

Connections working at The Lexington School