Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher

Virginia Chance School - 4200 Lime Kiln Ln. Louisville, KY 40222

Reports To: Director of Elementary Program, Head of School

Qualities: Virginia Chance School is looking for elementary school teachers who align with the school's mission and vision. Ideal candidates are team-oriented and will collaborate closely with their co-teachers, the teaching team, and the Director of Elementary School.

An enthusiastic, positive, creative and nurturing Elementary Teacher who knows the ages and stages of childhood development; responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, whole child, progressive educational curriculum for children cognitively, socially, emotionally, morally and physically; has a growth mind-set and is a lifelong learner.

Virginia Chance School looks for employees who possess high intellect and content-area knowledge who are creative and passionate about teaching and learning and leading. Chance seeks out those who have strong communication skills, who are productive and energetic with strong work ethics, and who value their relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

We explicitly look for those that understand and have studied the core tenets of Progressive Education or has taught in a Progressive Program. If you need a Progressive Ed refresher, please see this article: Progressive Education: https://www.alfiekohn.org/article/progressive-education/

Benefits: Health Insurance-partial payment, Dental and Vision Insurance available, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, $25K Life Insurance Policy, 5 Personal Days, 5 Paid Holidays, 15 hours of Paid Professional Development, Before and After School Care for children at no charge, and Paid Planning Time, Tuition remission is available at a 25% discount for all full-time employees.

Requirements:

Certified Elementary Teaching Certificate
Master’s degree
Experience working with elementary-age children
Willingness to commit professionally to progressive education tenets, the Developing Capable Young People approach to discipline, Social and Emotional Learning, nature-based learning, and Chance School's DEIBJ initiatives, is required
Candidates must have reliable, timely transportation and be committed to timeliness

Skills:
Provide a developmentally appropriate program that addresses all areas of child development
Understand and apply teaching principles of Progressive Education
Know and apply the learning process and child development
Utilize a variety of resources effectively across all curricular areas
Establish mutual respect and a positive, nurturing learning environment
Establish and maintain classroom procedures and management
Communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Observe and assess ages, stages, learning and performance and report assessment results
Use assessment tools and results effectively to guide instructional decisions and planning
Use and Teach 21st Century learning skills
Organize and maintain records, lesson plans, attendance, etc.
Collaborate with colleagues, families, and staff
Support and establish partnerships with families
Grow and develop professionally, learn new skills
Use technology effectively
Work effectively and cooperatively with teaching partner
Comfortable and prepared to teach a portion of the day outdoors on a daily basis in all weather, with outdoor integrated programming guided by the director of Environmental Programs.

Why Virginia Chance School?
2 credentialed teachers in every classroom;
Small classroom sizes;
Teach on our beautiful 26-acre campus;
Freedom to explore your interests as an educator through instruction and professional development;
Opportunities for leadership within and outside the classroom;
Outstanding parental support and collaboration;
A truly connected community of teachers, staff, students and families;
Classroom budgets and planning time;
A robust schedule of paid holidays and annual breaks including fall, winter, spring and summer breaks, 1 week at Thanksgiving, and 2 weeks in December/January.
A comprehensive benefits package for all eligible, full-time, and full-time equivalent employees including retirement matching (5%), medical/dental/vision/critical illness/accident options ($300 employer contribution to medical), tuition discount and free before/after school childcare for enrolled children (25%), and employer paid life insurance policy ($25,000).
Job Type: Full-time

08/03/2026

Based on education, qualifications and experience