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 Preschool assistant will work in all classes and alongside the lead teacher to implement various daily activities, including observing, supervising, and educating children, organizational duties, and optimizing the learning and play environment while meeting the childcare health and safety standards.

Essential Responsibilities for the Classroom:

• Assist teachers in the classroom and on the playground with activities that are age-appropriate
• Assist the teacher in implementing activities on the lesson plan and following the daily schedule
• Assist and engage in play or assist with nap time throughout the day
• Follow and implement health, safety, and sanitation procedures throughout the day
• Maintain regulatory compliance in preschool settings

Essential Responsibilities to maintain employment:

• Complete 15 hours of professional development annually 
• Update TB skin test every two years
• 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)
• Complete the 1.5 hour Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Training in the first year of hire
• Complete 6 hours of Orientation in the first 90 days of hire
• Follow and implement school policies and procedures daily

Qualifications:

• Proof of high school diploma/GED/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

Supervision:

Directly reports to the Director of Preschool.

Please direct your resume and cover letter to employment@thelexingtonschool.org. This is a part-time, 10-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.

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.

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