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