Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher Job Description

Position Summary:

Support the mission and vision of Summit Classical Christian School to cultivate generations of joyful disciples of Christ, rooted in Truth, to the glory of God, particularly through classroom instruction that disciples students towards the Heavenly Father and His Word.

• Relate to students with the love of Christ, encouraging them to begin and/or deepen a personal relationship with God, and guiding them to love God through their thoughts, actions, and daily life.
• Set clear expectations, establish age‑appropriate routines, and promote self‑discipline grounded in Biblical principles.
• Teach foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and the arts using age‑appropriate, engaging, and classical methods. Incorporate recitation, Socratic questioning, exploration, and discovery to foster critical thinking and curiosity.
• Develop and implement yearly, semester, and daily lesson plans that align with classical pedagogy and the school’s spiritual and academic objectives.
• Monitor student progress regularly and provide feedback, progress reports, and report cards. Maintain accurate attendance and grade records to ensure a comprehensive understanding of each student’s development.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and academic development.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, organized, and well‑ordered classroom that promotes learning, creativity, and joy.
• Prepare detailed instructions and materials for substitute teachers when necessary.
• Participate in professional development opportunities throughout the year, including all components of New Teacher Training.
• Full‑time teachers should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the school day and remain 30 minutes after dismissal to ensure readiness and provide support.

• Bachelor’s degree required; teaching experience with classical elementary teaching background preferred.
• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and wholehearted agreement with the school’s statement of faith.
• Commitment to classical Christian education and the discipleship of students.
• A love to make learning inspiring, creative and engaging.

Full‑Time teaching positions are available for the 2026‑2027 school year.

$50,000 to $70,000

• Retirement: 3% matching SIMPLE IRA
• Medical:
  Kaiser coverage for employee
• Tuition discount as laid out in the employee handbook
• Paid Time Off as laid out in the employee handbook

All Summit staff are required to acknowledge and agree to adhere to the standards and guidelines of Christian conduct and statement of faith as listed in the Employee Handbook. You acknowledge that this is a ministerial role with expectations to pursue a lifestyle consistent with the mission, vision, and statement of faith of Summit. We also require faithful and regular attendance in a local church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of this school.

If interested in this position, please email career or visit summit classical.org/careers to apply.