Kindergarten Teacher

Job Classification: FLSA Exempt, Full-time, 10-months

Reports To:

Head of Lower School

The Kindergarten Teacher plays a foundational role in nurturing students academically, socially, and spiritually while cultivating a classroom culture rooted in truth, goodness, and beauty. Our private classical school seeks a warm, joyful, and mission-driven Kindergarten Teacher who delights in the wonder of early childhood and is passionate about classical Christian education. This is a full-time position beginning in the upcoming academic year.

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, classical Kindergarten curriculum.
• Teach foundational literacy and numeracy using phonics-based reading and hands-on math instruction.
• Foster curiosity and wonder through stories, poetry, nature study, art, music, and play-based learning.
• Integrate faith and character formation into daily classroom life.
• Create a joyful, orderly, and engaging classroom environment.

• Support students’ social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
• Encourage habits of attention, kindness, perseverance, and responsibility.
• Observe and assess student progress and communicate regularly with families.

• Partner closely with parents.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen curriculum and school culture.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field.
• Teaching certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience teaching young children (Kindergarten or early elementary preferred).
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Love for children and enthusiasm for teaching foundational skills.

• Experience or interest in classical education.
• Training in phonics-based reading instruction.
• Desire to grow professionally within a classical school environment.

• Models joy, patience, and warmth with young learners.
• Values structure, routine, and beauty in the classroom.
• Is eager to collaborate and contribute to a positive faculty culture.
• Believes in the partnership between home and school.
• Enjoys outdoor learning and the unique lifestyle of Jackson, Wyoming.

• Supportive and collaborative faculty culture.
• Beautiful new campus and inspiring setting.
• Professional development in classical education.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including access to our fitness center.