Lead Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Lead Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

First Presbyterian Church Weekday School
Lynchburg, VA
Pay: $14.50–$16.50 per hour

Rooted in Wonder. Growing in Grace.

First Presbyterian Church Weekday School is seeking an exceptional Lead Transitional Kindergarten Teacher to join our nurturing, play-based learning community. We are looking for an educator who believes childhood should be protected, curiosity should be celebrated, and learning happens best through meaningful relationships, exploration, and hands-on experiences.

Our Transitional Kindergarten program serves children who would benefit from an additional year to grow socially, emotionally, and academically before entering kindergarten. This classroom is designed to inspire confidence, independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

About Our School

At First Presbyterian, we believe:

• Children are capable, competent, and full of potential.
• Play is real learning.
• Relationships come before curriculum.
• Beautiful environments communicate value and respect.
• Learning happens through wonder, inquiry, creativity, and discovery.

Our program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and incorporates hands-on, child-centered learning experiences that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and joyful engagement.

What You'll Do

As our Lead Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, you will:

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom where children feel safe, valued, and inspired.
• Design engaging, play-based learning experiences that support kindergarten readiness while honoring each child's developmental pace.
• Foster children's social-emotional growth, self-regulation, problem-solving, and independence.
• Use observation and documentation to guide curriculum and respond to children's interests.
• Create invitations to learn through literacy, math, science, art, sensory exploration, and outdoor experiences.
• Build strong partnerships with families through open communication and collaboration.
• Maintain a beautiful, organized learning environment that reflects children's work and thinking.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school-wide initiatives and maintain a positive team culture.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and licensing requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a genuine love for working with young children.
• Believes in learning through play and child-led exploration.
• Is warm, patient, creative, and relationship-focused.
• Understands child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Values collaboration and continuous professional growth.
• Brings enthusiasm, flexibility, and a positive attitude to the classroom each day.
• Can create meaningful learning experiences that balance academic readiness with joyful childhood experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Experience teaching preschool, Pre-K, Transitional Kindergarten, or early elementary students.
• Strong understanding of child development and social-emotional learning.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with Reggio-inspired, inquiry-based, play-based, or child-centered approaches is highly valued.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive educational team.

Why Join?

• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff culture.
• Beautiful learning environments designed for exploration and discovery.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
• A school community that values relationships, creativity, and joyful learning.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact during one of the most important stages of a child's development.

If you are passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences, fostering curiosity, and helping children build a strong foundation for future success, we would love to hear from you.

Work Location: In Person

Pay: $14.50 - $16.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17