The Lexington School Hiring for Lower School Teacher at Lexington, KY Full Time

The Lexington School is seeking a talented teaching professional who has experience inspiring and engaging young minds for the 2023-2024 school year. Excellent teamwork skills and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (grades 1-5) are required. Competitive salary and benefits. Please direct resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Recognized as a national leader among independent elementary schools by The Best Schools organization, The Lexington School is a PK through 8th Grade 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; Lexington is known as well for high tech, health care, and horses. The community is also the hub for many national businesses, home of the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University, and offers an excellent quality of life.

Teachers at The Lexington School maintain a learning environment that supports the school’s mission, working to help instill integrity, a joyful pursuit of learning, and a strong work ethic in students. Qualified candidates will also model the TLS Mission Skills, and strive to exemplify each of the faculty created indicators of teaching excellence, which are:

• Teamwork and Collegiality
• Creativity and Engagement
• Ethics and Nurturing School Culture
• Resilience and Growth Mindset
• Curiosity and Professional Improvement
• Time Management and Classroom Culture
• Best Practice Instruction and Assessment

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or pertinent subject area from accredited university required; Masters or other advanced degree preferred
• Teaching experience in an elementary school or work with elementary school-aged children preferred

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Strong and frequent collaboration with the 5th grade team, particularly the Language Arts teacher.
• Teach area of specialty to students, utilizing course of study adopted by The Lexington School
• Serve as Student Advisor to work with students as they develop as whole people, fostering development in the mission skills of the school.
• Supervise students during field trips, school, and other events
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction and adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Maintain lesson plans and pacing schedules as part of curriculum mapping
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. to facilitate higher-level thinking development
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional and positive learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress s and cards
• Communicate with parents through conferences, phone calls, and e-mail to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, behavioral, and learning challenges
• Maintain professional competence through professional growth activities
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day, such as recess, lunch, and breaks
• Participate in grade level, division, and full faculty meetings, and serve on school committees as required
• Attend divisional and school-wide required events (e.g., prep-planning, Open Houses, conferences, etc.)
• Present a positive image of The Lexington School to the outside community, including social networking sites
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School or Head of School.

SUPERVISION

Directly s to the Head of Lower School.

Please direct resume and cover letter to [email protected]

This is a full-time position, effective July 2023.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Work Location: One location