| MIDDLE SCHOOL ART TEACHER
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. Qualified
candidates will also 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 KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
- 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
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction and adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day, such as recess, lunch, and breaks
- Participate in grade level, division, and full faculty meetings, and serve on school committees as required
- Attend divisional and school-wide required events (e.g. prep-planning, Open Houses,
conferences, etc.)
- Present a positive image of The Lexington School to the outside community, including social networking sites
- Supervise students during field trips, dances, and other events
Experiential learning is an integral part of the TLS experience, and travel on trips is an
expectation of faculty members
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of Middle School or Head of School. SUPERVISION
Directly reports to the Head of Middle School. Please direct resume and cover letter to employment@thelexingtonschool.org
This is a full-time, 10-month teaching position, Effective August 2023. |
