Kindergarten Teacher

Benefits

Competitive salary Training & development Tuition assistance Location: Leesburg Position Type: Full-Time School: First Trinity Academy

Kindergarten Teacher – Strong in Early Literacy, Math & Science

First Trinity Academy is a private school focused on academic excellence, critical thinking, and individualized learning through small class sizes. We are committed to building strong educational foundations in a structured, nurturing, and engaging environment.

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and highly skilled Kindergarten Teacher with a strong background in English Language Arts (ELA) and early literacy instruction, early mathematics, and foundational science instruction.

The ideal candidate understands how to build foundational reading and writing skills through systematic phonics instruction, vocabulary development, guided reading, listening comprehension, handwriting, and early writing activities, number sense, and hands-on science exploration while maintaining excellent classroom management.

This teacher should be capable of creating a structured classroom environment that balances academic rigor with warmth, creativity, and developmentally appropriate learning.

Responsibilities

Teach Kindergarten students in ELA, math, science, and other core subjects Provide strong phonics and early reading instruction to build literacy foundations Teach foundational math concepts including number recognition, counting, patterns, addition, subtraction readiness, and problem-solving Introduce age-appropriate science concepts through observation, discussion, and hands-on activities Develop engaging lessons that support cognitive, social, and academic growth Maintain strong classroom structure, routines, and behavior expectations Differentiate instruction to support varied learning levels Monitor and assess student progress regularly Communicate professionally with parents and school leadership Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (required) Florida teaching certification preferred, but not required Strong understanding of early childhood literacy and phonics instruction Ability to teach foundational math and science concepts effectively Excellent classroom management and organizational skills Experience teaching Kindergarten or early elementary students preferred Ideal Candidate Passionate about building strong academic foundations in young learners Structured, patient, and highly organized Strong in phonics, reading readiness, and early math instruction Able to create engaging and interactive learning experiences Maintains a warm but well-managed classroom environment Compensation Competitive salary based on experience Small class sizes Supportive and collaborative work environment