in one of the most rewarding and important educational fields: early childhood education.
We are currently interviewing for various Kensington School locations, including our newest school: Kensington School of Lincoln Park in Chicago.
We welcome caring, knowledgeable individuals who wish to join our dedicated team of educators. We offer supportive, collaborative teaching environments with dynamic curriculum in exceptionally equipped classrooms. Kensington School offers both part-time and full-time positions and provides extensive professional development and many opportunities for advancement. Build your career at Kensington School, a family-led organization that is dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.
Kensington School’s goal to educate extends beyond our students to include our educators. We support our teachers and provide opportunities for growth with curriculum coaching, classrooms equipped with cutting-edge materials, and by offering career advancement training programs.
As a member of our Lincoln Park team, you will have the unique opportunity to establish a meaningful connection with the children, families, and community, and be part of a network of like-minded educators and mentors.
Kensington School provides its teachers with regular curriculum conferences multiple times through the year. Through in-service education and instructional coaching and mentoring, teachers are kept up to date on the latest trends in early childhood education.
Kensington School believes in promoting from within as new opportunities arise. To ensure candidates are well prepared, we offer unique professional development programs that build on existing talents and provide skills growth and mentoring.
Our educators enjoy vibrant learning environments and an abundance of teaching materials. Developmentally appropriate and of exceptional quality, all equipment in our classrooms is of the highest standard.
Our educators are at the core of a Kensington School experience. We deeply value our teaching teams and have an open-door policy. Administrators are ready to listen, address needs, and provide support.
What does your teaching staff love about their job?
As a Kensington School teacher, you watch confidence and personalities grow – from accomplishing big milestones and little victories, from first steps to writing first names. We believe that educators who love teaching teach children to love learning! We understand how important it is for our staff to feel appreciated, supported and a part of a family.
What characteristics do you look for in a successful employee?
We value teamwork, cooperation, innovation and enthusiasm. We recognize early childhood education can be rewarding, as well as challenging. We encourage and support one another in our individual roles. We believe flexibility and good humor are tools to help the team work together effectively to accomplish program goals and carry out the mission of our school.
What are your classroom environments like?
Our Kensington classrooms are like no other! Our buildings are custom built by our design team and in-house architect. We believe that the environment is the third teacher in each classroom. Each classroom has a thoughtfully considered layout and is filled with state-of-the-art equipment. Our teachers have supplies at their fingertips to truly bring our curriculum to life. You will feel at home in our beautiful classroom environments and will also enjoy other special areas such as Kensington School’s Tinkerlab, gym, library, garden, spacious play yard and outdoor riding track.
What benefits are offered?
Full-time teaching staff have access to a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401K, paid professional development training and CPR/First Aid training. Part-time employees have access to benefits as well.
How can I grow with Kensington School?
If you are looking for professional growth, Kensington School is the place to be! The majority of our administrators started teaching in a Kensington School classroom and all of us have grown into our current positions. Beginning with your initial orientation and observations and moving into ongoing and seasonal trainings, we know well-informed staff become the most successful. With multiple paths for growth, the sky is the limit at Kensington School!
What is the dress code?
Our teaching staff is asked to wear professional clothing in solid colors. We provide a Kensington School apron to wear. Kensington School also provides apparel throughout the school year which can become a part of your work attire.
