Lower School Language Arts Teacher

Francis Parker School of Louisville is the only Independent, Progressive school located in Louisville, Kentucky on two campuses serving students from Preschool through High School, and we are "The School of Thought.” Our outstanding teachers provide individual attention in small, collaborative, active, and engaged classes. With students at the center of all that we do, we encourage intellectual engagement, curiosity, lifelong learning, and a spirit of innovation as we guide students to understand their responsibility to serve and to act. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and to continuously developing cultural competence. Francis Parker School of Louisville cultivates a joyful, compassionate, intellectual community that celebrates individuality and inspires independent thinking for life. We seek a full time Lower School Language Arts Teacher for the 2023-24 school year, with the possibility to start immediately. The ideal candidate for this position will have a bachelors in education as well as a masters in a related field, a minimum of five years' experience, an understanding of Independent Schools, and an awareness of differentiated instruction. Candidates with particular strengths as literacy coaches, reading specialists, or gifted education specialists are highly encouraged to apply. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, the ability and desire to work collaboratively, and dedication to continuously developing and practicing cultural competence in one’s teaching are also essential. Interest in coaching any extracurricular activities or sports is also a plus. Visit our website at www.francisparkerlouisville.orgfor more information about the school.

Job Type: Part-time

Grade levels:

• 3rd grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Reading
• Social Studies

School type:

• Private school

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person