Kindergarten Teacher

**Thales Academy Apex is accepting applications for a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2027-2028 academic year.** The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K-5) and a Classical Curriculum (6-12) that embodies traditional values. Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non-cognitive, and technical skills. As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them. **Responsibilities Include:** * Curriculum - Implementing the approved curriculum. Providing proper pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses. * Cooperation - Working closely with other teammates to develop teaching skills. * Collaboration - Participating in productive discussions including team planning meetings and sharing curriculum and instructional expertise. * Professional Development - Engaging in offered professional development opportunities. * Professional Etiquette - Acting in a professional manner in verbal and nonverbal communications while following established guidelines. * Communication - Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain home-school connections. * Parental Involvement – Assisting in providing opportunities for parental/guardian involvement within the school. **Qualifications:** * High energy and organized with a passion for teaching children * Direct Instruction or other teaching experience preferred but not required **Salary** : Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications. **Benefits:** * Medical, dental and vision insurance * Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance * Paid time off * 401k with employer match * Flexible spending account (FSA)