Kindergarten Teacher
Lake Ridge Academy is seeking a kindergarten teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. As a member of the LRA Lower School team, the teacher will be responsible for all aspects of the classroom experience for students and families. Candidates must be comfortable designing and delivering developmentally-appropriate, engaging lessons in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning supported by dynamic curricular resources in a collaborative environment. We seek skilled, flexible, creative educators who focus on the developmental needs of early elementary students.
In addition to teaching their classes, the teacher will participate in the life of the school as determined by the Director of Lower School. Salary is commensurate with other independent schools in the Midwest.
Responsibilities:
- Build respectful, supportive, learning focused relationships with students
- Collaborate with other teachers, the student support team, and specialists to meet the needs of students and develop a dynamic, cohesive curriculum
- Deliver high-quality, intentional instruction
- Develop strong home-school partnerships and communicate with families clearly, frequently, and with cultural sensitivity
- Participate in school-wide initiatives and events
- Engage in ongoing professional development and growth
Qualifications:
- B.A. required. Master’s Degree and/or Teaching Certificate preferred
- Lead teaching experience preferred
- Strong command of child development, including social, emotional, and intellectual domains
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
- Preference for familiarity with some of our core resources and methodologies: Responsive Classroom, Envision Mathematics, Science of Reading resources, Project-Based Learning resources, Natural World Curriculum resources
- Passion for working collaboratively to instill in children a lifelong love of learning
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- A dedication to being a part of an independent school community
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to careers@lakeridgeacademy.org
Tel: (440) 327-1175
Fax: (440) 327-3641
Fax: (440) 327-3641
Lake Ridge Academy is the only independent college preparatory school on Cleveland's west side. Our co-educational curriculum offers a unique blend of academics, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character development, all on our beautiful 93-acre campus. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, our devoted faculty provides personalized attention to help every student thrive.