Kindergarten Teacher

Classical Christian Schools; Midwest (WY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Classical Christian Schools seeks a passionate kindergarten teacher to inspire young learners in a Christ-centered, classical education setting. The role focuses on building foundational literacy, numeracy, and liberal arts skills through living books and Charlotte Mason-inspired activities.

The ideal candidate fosters a love of learning, collaborative relationships with families and staff, and supports a nurturing classroom environment that aligns with the school’s philosophy.

Qualifications

• Provide instruction in accordance with the school’s classical philosophy and use Charlotte Mason’s pedagogical techniques (narration, habit training, atmosphere)

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with the school’s classical philosophy
• Use Charlotte Mason’s techniques of narration, habit training, atmosphere, and living books in the curriculum
• Teach and plan lessons across kindergarten subjects including math, reading, spelling, phonics, literature, Bible, nature study, art, music, and recitation
• Implement phonics-based reading instruction
• Help students grow in disciplines of mind, heart, and body
• Foster positive relationships with students and parents
• Collaborate with classroom aide and attend staff meetings and training days

Job description

Position Description

Main Objective:

To inspire students with a kindergarten education that leads them to love learning, grow in Christ, and gain the liberal arts fundamental skills of reading, spelling, writing, and mathematics

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in accordance with the school’s classical philosophy
• Provide instruction using Charlotte Mason’s pedagogical techniques of narration, habit training, atmosphere, and a curriculum of living books and ideas
• Teach and lesson plan for a variety of subjects, including math, nature study, literature, poetry, Bible, Froebel’s, phonics, reading, spelling, artist study, composer study, and recitation
• Implement a phonics approach to reading instruction
• Help students grow in habits of mind, heart, and body
• Foster positive and collaborative relationships with the students and parents
• Foster a positive and collaborative relationship with the classroom aide
• Attend staff meetings and training days