Bishop Flaget School: Kindergarten Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Columbus • Chillicothe, OH

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Bishop Flaget School Kindergarten Teacher Full-Time Catholic Preferred but Not Required Bishop Flaget School, located at 570 Parsons Avenue in Chillicothe, Ohio, is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Position Summary The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for providing a structured, joyful, and academically rich learning environment that nurtures students ’ intellectual, spiritual, and moral development. The successful candidate will establish strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and faith while fostering curiosity, independence, and a love for learning. Familiarity with or training in the Montessori Method and/or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is strongly preferred. School Overview Bishop Flaget School is a Catholic PK–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 School offers a close-knit, faith-centered community with affordable living, rich history, and beautiful natural surroundings.

Requirements

• Bachelor ’ s degree in Education or related field
• Hold an appropriate Ohio Teaching License (Professional, Permanent, or Resident Educator) or be eligible to obtain one before beginning to teach
• Current satisfactory BCI & FBI background checks
• Commitment to Catholic education and classical formation
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to integrate faith across the curriculum

Nice To Haves

• Catholic Preferred but Not Required
• Prior kindergarten or early elementary teaching experience preferred
• Familiarity with or training in Montessori and/or CGS strongly preferred
• Practicing Catholic preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive kindergarten curriculum aligned with the school ’ s Catholic liberal education mission
• Establish strong foundations in reading, writing, mathematics, and faith formation
• Integrate Catholic principles, prayer, and virtue education into daily instruction
• Create a joyful, structured, and engaging classroom environment
• Have attended or be willing to attend a Virtus Protecting God's Children training
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Assess and document student progress
• Communicate effectively with families
• Collaborate with faculty to support the holistic formation of students
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school events
• Model and uphold the mission and identity of Bishop Flaget School

Benefits

• Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and diocesan guidelines
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Ongoing professional and spiritual formation
• Reduced housing may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time