Sayre School is accepting applications for a Kindergarten Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. Sayre is a co-educational preschool through 12th-grade school, located in the downtown area of Lexington, KY. Our kindergarten classes are academically challenging and enriching environments that support project-based learning and the importance of community building. This position is a supportive role to the kindergarten lead teacher and serves as a partner to students and their families. We all work together to understand, guide, nurture, and challenge students. 

Expectations and Responsibilities: 

• Assist in classroom management, the physical environment, as well as, student behavior and classroom routines
• Fosters classroom procedures that are clear and promotes a positive learning experience for all
• Collaborates with the lead teacher for morning meeting, transitions to special classes, and throughout the day
• Uses appropriate judgment to act in the best interest of students at all times
• Reinforces learning objectives with students
• Enjoys working with young children 

Qualifications: 

• A high school diploma is required
• Early childhood experience is preferred
• The ability to adhere to all Sayre School policies and procedures of professionalism 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information. All material should be sent electronically to Luanne Stiles, Assistant to the Head of Lower School, at lstiles@sayreschool.org 

Sayre School actively seeks qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and talents who will make a positive contribution to school life. Sayre School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, uniform service member status, religion, handicap or disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all federal, state, or local law. This applies to its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial-aid policies, athletics, and other after-school programs.

About Sayre School

Established in 1854, Sayre School is an independent PS through 12th grade college preparatory co-educational school located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. A second campus, comprising a 50-acre athletic complex and farm, is several miles outside of town.

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