Job Description:

Franklin Phonetic School is currently looking for a kindergarten teacher to join our team in the spring of 2026. The salary for this one semester of teaching will be $18K to $22.5K (depending on education and experience) with the possibility of renewing a contract for a full year salary the following school year.

Job Description

As a Franklin Phonetic School Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Differentiate instruction to ensure that all students are progressing
• In conjunction with Special Education Teachers, work to ensure that all IEPs and student needs are met both within and outside of the classroom

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all families and share progress
• Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and more
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Have fun and spread joy!

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes for all students to earn and grow

Lesson Planning

Facilitate dynamic instruction