A joyful start to learning
The Lamplighter School in Dallas, Texas, seeks a passionate and collaborative Kindergarten teacher to join its Early Childhood division. Lamplighter is a vibrant independent school community where curiosity, creativity, and joyful learning guide the student experience and where teachers are trusted professionals with the autonomy to shape meaningful classroom experiences.
Educators at Lamplighter work in an open, highly collaborative environment where ideas are shared freely and colleagues support one another’s growth. Families are deeply engaged partners in the life of the school, and faculty members are encouraged to bring both intellectual curiosity and a spirit of lifelong learning to their work.
This position is ideal for an educator who loves the foundational work of early childhood education—building classroom culture, supporting emerging literacy and numeracy, and helping young learners develop confidence, curiosity, and independence.
Position Overview
The Kindergarten teacher leads a self-contained classroom and works closely with an associate teacher to create a warm, structured, and engaging learning environment for young students. The role includes whole-group instruction, small-group differentiation, and the thoughtful integration of literacy, math, and experiential learning.
Kindergarten students also participate in specialty area courses, allowing the classroom teacher to collaborate with colleagues across the program.
Key Responsibilities
The Kindergarten teacher will:
