Preschool Music Teacher

The Lexington School is seeking a teaching professional who has experience inspiring and engaging young minds through music in an atmosphere of playful discovery and multi-sensory experience for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is ideal for an educator who brings strong musicianship and a passion for early childhood music education, using singing, movement, and creative exploration to nurture a lifelong love of music in students ages two through kindergarten. Please direct your resume and cover letter to employment@thelexingtonschool.org

Recognized as a national leader among independent elementary schools by The Best Schools organization, The Lexington School is a PK - 8 school of some 600 students located in Lexington, KY. With an average class size of 12, a talented and diverse faculty, and robust resources, The Lexington School is a fantastic place to work and grow as a professional. It is also located in a growing and thriving community, home to the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, and other educational institutions. Known as well for high tech, health care, and horses, and home to many national businesses, Lexington and surrounding areas offer an excellent quality of life.

Teachers at The Lexington School maintain a learning environment that supports the school’s mission, working to help instill integrity, a joyful pursuit of learning, and a strong work ethic in students. Qualified candidates will also model the TLS Mission Skills, and strive to exemplify each of the faculty created indicators of teaching excellence, which are:

• Teamwork and Collegiality
• Creativity and Engagement
• Ethics and Nurturing School Culture
• Resilience and Growth Mindset
• Curiosity and Professional Improvement
• Time Management and Classroom Culture
• Best Practice Instruction and Assessment

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate music classes for preschool and kindergarten students
• Integrate singing, movement, rhythm instruments, and creative play into instruction
• Foster a joyful, inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and exploration
• Support students’ musical, social, and emotional development through multi-sensory learning
• Plan, prepare, and present multiple preschool music performances for families and the school community
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive, team-oriented school culture
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and classroom experiences
• Develop plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group
• instruction and adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Maintain lesson plans and schedules as part of curriculum mapping
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional and positive learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Maintain professional competence through professional growth activities, including training drills, and other school procedures
• Present a positive image of The Lexington School to the outside community, including social networking sites
• Other duties as assigned by the Preschool Division Head or Head of School

Supervision:

Directly reports to the Preschool Division Head.

Please direct your resume and cover letter to employment@thelexingtonschool.org

This is a full-time position, Effective July 1, 2026.

Note: The Lexington School is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, benefits, practices, or opportunities for employment on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or status as a smoker or non-smoker, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong keyboard and vocal skills
• Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly and/or Dalcroze training is preferred.
• Experience working with students aged two through kindergarten is requisite
• Experience teaching early childhood and kindergarten required

About The Lexington School

With an enrollment of over 600 students, 269 in the Lower School, The Lexington School is an educational leader in Kentucky. In the past decade, it has grown in size, impact, and reputation. Known for its strong academics, focus on character, and warm, caring community, the mission of the school is to maximize the potential of all its students ages two years old through 8th grade. The campus includes 140,000 sf of academic buildings with distinct areas for Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and The Learning Center, play spaces for each division, athletic fields, 2 gyms, and a large dining space serving locally sourced foods. The recently completed ONE School Project created innovative learning and play spaces for every age child, including a large academic center, meeting and project rooms, and innovation lab. The center of The Lexington School has always been its rigorous academic program and focus on values. The School’s reputation for excellence extends to independent, public, and parochial schools locally and nationally through graduates who attend boarding schools. The Best Private Schools, an independent online resource providing school rankings and recommendatio...ns, ranked TLS #2 among all schools nationally, an honor the School did not seek but of which they are understandably proud. With the recent ONE School Project additions and renovations, curricular innovation and active learning is at the forefront of a Lexington School education. Just published, the 2020 Strategic Vision and Plan outlines areas of focus and detailed action plans that will move the school forward with strength and purpose.

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