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 employment@thelexingtonschool.org

Recognized as the #2 best private elementary school in the nation by The Best Schools organization, The Lexington School is a PK - 8 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, home to the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, and other educational institutions. Known as well for high tech, health care, and horses, and home to many national businesses, Lexington and surrounding areas offer 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 the job include, but are not limited to:

• Strong and frequent collaboration with the Division Team
• 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 school to include field trips, recess, lunch, breaks and other events.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that reflect the curriculum and core educational standards.
• Adapt curriculum for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students.
• 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. This could include but not limited to standing, bending, stooping, reaching above shoulder level, helping to lift, move or relocate objects in the learning space as part of the instructional process.
• 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.
• Provide opportunities for students to perform, compete, demonstrate, and improve upon skills learned.
• 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.
• Participate in grade level, division, and full faculty meetings, and serve on school committees as required.
• Attend divisional and school-wide required events such as 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 School and/or Division Head.

• Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education or pertinent subject area from accredited university required, Master’s or other advanced degree preferred.
• Teaching experience in an elementary school or work with elementary school-aged children preferred.

About The Lexington School

The Lexington School is committed to leadership in education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The school seeks applications from candidates who will contribute impactfully to an environment in which all individuals are valued and encouraged to be their best. The Lexington School is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, ability, and qualifications. The Lexington School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Lexington School is recognized as the #2 best private elementary school in the nation by The Best Schools organization. It is located in Lexington, Kentucky. A growing and thriving community, Lexington is home to the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, and many national businesses and medical headquarters. Known for high tech, higher ed, health care, and horses, Lexington and surrounding areas offer an excellent quality of life.

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