Elementary School Teacher - Kindergarten

Are you a teacher who believes education should form both the mind and the character?

Do you want to work in a school where leadership supports you, colleagues collaborate closely, and students are eager to learn?

Our classical private school in beautiful Jackson, Wyoming is seeking teachers who want to be part of a joyful, mission-driven faculty.

The Kindergarten Teacher plays a foundational role in nurturing students academically, socially, and spiritually while cultivating a classroom culture rooted in truth, goodness, and beauty.Our private classical school seeks a warm, joyful, and mission-driven Kindergarten Teacher who delights in the wonder of early childhood and is passionate about classical Christian education. 

This is a full-time position beginning in the upcoming academic year.

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, classical Kindergarten curriculum.
• Teach foundational literacy and numeracy using phonics-based reading and hands-on math instruction.
• Foster curiosity and wonder through stories, poetry, nature study, art, music, and play-based learning.
• Integrate faith and character formation into daily classroom life.
• Create a joyful, orderly, and engaging classroom environment.

• Support students’ social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
• Encourage habits of attention, kindness, perseverance, and responsibility.
• Observe and assess student progress and communicate regularly with families.

• Partner closely with parents.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen curriculum and school culture.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field
• Teaching certification or ability to obtain certification
• Experience teaching young children (Kindergarten or early elementary preferred)
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Love for children and enthusiasm for teaching foundational skills

• Experience or interest in classical education
• Training in phonics-based reading instruction
• Desire to grow professionally within a classical school environment

The ideal candidate:

• Models joy, patience, and warmth with young learners
• Values structure, routine, and beauty in the classroom
• Is eager to collaborate and contribute to a positive faculty culture
• Believes in the partnership between home and school
• Enjoys outdoor learning and the unique lifestyle of Jackson, Wyoming

• Beautiful new campus and inspiring setting
• Professional development in classical education
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including access to our fitness center
• A stunning new campus designed to support excellent teaching and a calm, focused learning environment
• Strong, supportive leadership that values teacher expertise, is approachable, and is invested in your success
• A collaborative faculty culture where teachers plan together, share ideas, and genuinely enjoy working as a team
• Engaged students and supportive families who value education and partner with teachers
• A mission-driven classical curriculum that allows you to teach rich content rather than teach to the test
• A lifestyle few places can match—mountains, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community