Kindergarten Teacher

Bishop Flaget School, located in Chillicothe, Ohio, is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Information:

Position Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Reports To: Principal
School: Bishop Flaget School
Location: Chillicothe, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time / Exempt
Start Date: August 2026

School Overview

Bishop Flaget School is a Catholic K–8 institution committed to academic excellence and the integral formation of each student in mind, body, and soul. Guided by the principles of Catholic liberal education, the school seeks to cultivate virtue, wisdom, and a lifelong love of learning within a faith-filled environment rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Located in historic Chillicothe, Ohio’s first capital, Bishop Flaget serves families who value strong academics, deep faith formation, and a close-knit community. Chillicothe offers affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere.

Position Summary:

The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing, structured, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports the spiritual, emotional, social, and cognitive development of young children. The successful candidate will foster curiosity, independence, wonder, and joy while integrating Catholic values into daily instruction and classroom life.

Familiarity with or training in the Montessori Method and/or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans for Kindergarten students
• Foster a warm, faith-filled classroom environment rooted in Catholic values
• Support students’ social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Integrate prayer, virtue formation, and age-appropriate faith activities into the daily routine
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning space
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student growth and needs
• Observe, assess, and document student progress in accordance with school policies
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the holistic formation of students
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school community events
• Uphold and model the mission and identity of Bishop Flaget School

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred
• Familiarity with or training in Montessori and/or CGS strongly preferred
• Commitment to Catholic education and child-centered learning
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a joyful, structured, and nurturing classroom environment
• Practicing Catholic preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and diocesan guidelines
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, mission-driven school community
• Reduced housing may be available

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should submit the following materials to the principal at drix@cdeducation.org:

• Cover letter expressing interest and alignment with the school’s mission
• Current résumé
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.