Kindergarten Teacher (Full-Time)

Covenantclassicalschool

Naperville (IL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (HMO with Blue Cross/Blue Shield)

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement program with employer match

401(k) retirement with employer match

Job summary

A private non-denominational school in Naperville, Illinois, is seeking a Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher for their five full-day program. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to classical and Christian education. The position offers the chance to collaborate with faculty and contribute to a community that values joy and humility. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement program.

Qualifications

Candidates should resonate with classical and Christian philosophy of education.
Must have a teachable spirit and a readiness to work hard.
Passion for educating students and modeling joy and humility.
Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and families with grace and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Implement best practices of classical, Christian schooling.
Prepare engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.
Manage the classroom to build a community of grace.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

The ability to collaborate successfully

Refined organizational and time-management skills

Effective interpersonal skills

A love for subject matter and students

Teachable spirit

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in education or a related field

Job description

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Covenant Classical School is a top-rated, private, non-denominational Classical Christian school in Naperville, Illinois, known for its joyful, academically rich, and biblically grounded approach to education.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher for our five full-day kindergarten program.

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including health insurance (HMO with Blue Cross/Blue Shield), dental and vision insurance, and participation in a 401(k) retirement program with employer match.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a resonance with our classical and Christian philosophy of education, a teachable spirit, a readiness to work hard and collaborate with others, and a love for Christ and students.

We value teachers who are able and willing to implement the best practices of classical, Christian schooling, including direct instruction and deeper level questioning, while preparing engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and managing the classroom in a way that builds a community of grace. We want teachers who are passionate about educating and model the joy and humility we seek to cultivate among our students.

Preference is always given to licensed teachers with experience in a classical school, but we are also always willing to train the right candidates in classical philosophy and pedagogy, provided that the candidate’s educational background, professional experience, and personal convictions resonate with our distinctive approach.

This is a full-time position.

A vibrant Christian faith
A Bachelor's Degree or higher in education or a related field
A resonance with Covenant’s mission, philosophy of education, and organizational culture
Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff
Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to interface with the extended school community with grace, sensitivity, and flexibility
Refined organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands
Initiative and attention to detail
A love for his/her subject matter and students
A commitment to a lifestyle of learning
Previous teaching experience