4th Grade Teacher

Washington International School; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent elementary school is seeking a passionate 4th Grade Reading/Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time role involves inspiring young minds through creative lesson planning and collaborative teaching. The ideal candidate will foster a positive learning environment, engage with students, and uphold the school's mission of integrity and growth. Located in a vibrant community, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives while enjoying a supportive faculty and enriching resources. Join a team dedicated to excellence in education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education required; advanced degree preferred.
• Teaching experience in elementary school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the 4th grade team and teach area of specialty.
• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized instruction.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Engagement

Communication

Time Management

Instructional Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

4 th Grade Reading/Social Studies Teacher

The Lexington School is seeking a teaching professional who has experience inspiring and engaging young minds for the 2025-2026 school year. Excellent teamwork skills and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (grades 1-5) are required. Competitive salary. Please direct resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

Recognized as a national leader among independent elementary schools by The Best Schools organization, The Lexington School is a 2-year-old 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. Teachers will 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

Essential Responsibilities:

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

• Strong and frequent collaboration with the 4th 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

• Experiential learning is an integral part of the TLS experience, and travel on overnight trips is an expectation for faculty members

• 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 reports and report 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.

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

Supervision:

Directly reports to the Lower School Division Head

This is a full-time, 10-month teaching position, effective July 1, 2025.

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.