Kindergarten Teacher

Job Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Reports To: Lower School Division Head

Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Job Summary:
The Kindergarten Teacher at our private school plays a vital role in fostering the academic, social, emotional, and moral development of our youngest learners. This educator will create a nurturing, structured, and engaging classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. With a focus on foundational skills and whole-child development, the Kindergarten Teacher helps students build confidence, curiosity, and community as they take their first steps in formal education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement daily lessons across core subject areas that are developmentally appropriate and aligned with school values.

• Foster early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills through structured play, guided instruction, and hands-on activities.

• Encourage exploration and discovery through age-appropriate science and social studies themes.

• Build a classroom culture rooted in respect, kindness, and curiosity.

• Monitor and assess student progress using observations, portfolios, and other appropriate tools.

• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents about student growth, classroom activities, and developmental milestones.

• Collaborate with colleagues to support an integrated, school-wide approach to curriculum and character education.

• Uphold and model the school’s mission and values, maintaining high expectations for student behavior and academic effort.

• Participate actively in faculty meetings, professional development, and school community events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education (required).

• Valid teaching certification.

• Demonstrated understanding of early childhood development and best practices in kindergarten instruction.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.

• A passion for nurturing young learners and helping them thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

To Apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume to Pfrullo@allsaintsschool.org and RScranton@allsaintsschool.org.