Kindergarten Teacher

Company Description

Chance School is a progressive school situated in a historic stone building on 26 acres of natural surroundings in Louisville, KY. The school offers a hands-on, collaborative program that integrates outdoor learning while fostering self-motivation, critical thinking, decision-making, and community building. Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), Chance thoughtfully develops the whole child through Progressive Education principles. The campus features a variety of unique spaces including a Learning Greenhouse, outdoor playgrounds, art studios, and a historic main building with updated classrooms and facilities. The program blends Common Core Standards with academic best practices and social-emotional learning, creating a dynamic educational experience.

Role Description

This is a full-time, long term substitute teacher role in the Kindergarten classroom. The Kindergarten Teacher, along with their co-teacher, will design and implement lesson plans aligned with the school’s progressive education philosophy, fostering both academic and social-emotional growth for students. Responsibilities include guiding hands-on projects, integrating outdoor learning into the curriculum, assessing student progress, and creating a nurturing classroom environment. Teachers collaborate closely with a co-lead educator to develop and deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction.

Qualifications

• Experience in Lesson Planning, Teaching, and Education
• Strong Communication and Training abilities
• Passion for Progressive Education principles and hands-on, collaborative teaching methods
• Ability to integrate outdoor and social-emotional learning into the curriculum
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, or related field required; relevant teaching certifications preferred
• Experience in an independent or progressive school environment is a plus
• Commitment to cultivating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment