Job Description

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Supervision:

Directly reports to the 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.

About The Lexington School

With an enrollment of over 600 students, 269 in the Lower School, The Lexington School is an educational leader in Kentucky. In the past decade, it has grown in size, impact, and reputation. Known for its strong academics, focus on character, and warm, caring community, the mission of the school is to maximize the potential of all its students ages two years old through 8th grade. The campus includes 140,000 sf of academic buildings with distinct areas for Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and The Learning Center, play spaces for each division, athletic fields, 2 gyms, and a large dining space serving locally sourced foods. The recently completed ONE School Project created innovative learning and play spaces for every age child, including a large academic center, meeting and project rooms, and innovation lab. The center of The Lexington School has always been its rigorous academic program and focus on values. The School’s reputation for excellence extends to independent, public, and parochial schools locally and nationally through graduates who attend boarding schools. The Best Private Schools, an independent online resource providing school rankings and recommendatio ... ns, ranked TLS #2 among all schools nationally, an honor the School did not seek but of which they are understandably proud. With the recent ONE School Project additions and renovations, curricular innovation and active learning is at the forefront of a Lexington School education. Just published, the 2020 Strategic Vision and Plan outlines areas of focus and detailed action plans that will move the school forward with strength and purpose.

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