Posted: 21-May-26
Location: Evansville, Indiana
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Required Education:
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Type: Full-time Faculty (10-month; reports to Primary Division Head)
Application Deadline: Until filled
Start Date: July 2026
About Evansville Day School
Evansville Day School (Day School), in partnership with parents, offers a student-centered, college preparatory program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student from Junior Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit. EDS was founded in 1946 and remains the only independent school in the Southwest Indiana (tri-state) region. The school enrolls approximately 300 students and boasts a 40-acre wooded campus, an impressively diverse student body, and 100% four-year college placement.
As with all positions at Day School, faculty hold much more than a job. Educators enjoy being part of an intellectual, vibrant, and supportive learning community with myriad ways to engage students, families, and colleagues. The entire community is deeply involved in the life of Day School.
Job Summary
The Primary School encompasses Junior Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. It is a collaborative environment that requires excellent communication, flexibility, and deep knowledge of child development.
The Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports students’ academic, social-emotional, and physical growth. A successful teacher in this role understands the unique demands of working at an independent school, is passionate about the School’s Mission, and embraces its Portrait of a Graduate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the homeroom teacher for Kindergarten.
- Teach core kindergarten curriculum, including early literacy, mathematics, and social studies using developmentally appropriate practices.
- Support students’ social-emotional growth, executive functioning, and independence through intentional routines and responsive guidance.
- Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement an effective, engaging, and meaningful scope and sequence that is vertically and horizontally aligned.
- Employ research-based and innovative instructional and assessment methods appropriate for early learners.
- Create a warm, safe, and well-structured learning environment with consistent routines and high expectations that encourage curiosity, risk-taking, and growth.
- Observe, assess, and document student progress; provide timely, individualized feedback.
- Communicate proactively and consistently with families regarding student growth and classroom experiences.
- Supervise students as assigned by the Division Director.
- Contribute to the life of Day School by coaching and/or leading student clubs and activities as appropriate.
- Be a visible presence at school events.
- Actively participate in Primary School team meetings, faculty meetings, and professional development.
- Model a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Uphold Day School’s Mission and core values.
- Other duties may be assigned by the Head of School or Division Director.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience teaching early childhood or elementary students preferred.
- Indiana Teaching License not required.
- Deep understanding of the developmental needs of young children.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Strong commitment to collaboration and innovation.
- Committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Passionate about student-centered, play-informed, and inquiry-based instruction.
- Ability to integrate technology in developmentally appropriate ways.
- Able to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities.
Background
All employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check.
Application
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Leah Miller at lmiller@evansvilledayschool.org. Please include “Kindergarten Teacher” in the subject line.
