Assistant Kindergarten Teacher

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. The school anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact through MVSO (the online division of our Upper School) and MV Ventures (our research and educational consultancy), living its mission to design a better world.

About the Team

The Lower School Team collaborates to teach foundational literacies and build hands-on inquiry/project-based experiences for students. Each grade-level team is led by a Head of Grade and works with a Learning Coach to meet individual student needs. The team leverages visible thinking routines, off-campus expeditions, mindfulness/SEL, internal/external experts, and a team of connectors (Maker, Performing Arts, Physical Educator, Science, Spanish, Visual Arts) to activate agency and imagination in learners.

About the Role

This position involves co-designing dynamic learning opportunities for Kindergarten students, building foundational skills (literacy, numeracy) using methodologies such as Orton-Gillingham, and leveraging inquiry-based learning pedagogies like PBL. The role aims to instill a love for learning and a solid foundation for our youngest learners. Strong candidates will have a background in Kindergarten/Early Childhood Education, enthusiasm for competency-based and inquiry-based methods, and a collaborative, detail-oriented growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Co-teaching/facilitating daily learning experiences with a group of 12 to 18 students
• Co-designing curriculum and assessment with the grade-level team
• Maintaining comprehensive records of performance, progress, and goals using MV tools
• Communicating with families, learning coaches, and outside providers
• Participating in weekly school/division/team meetings and professional growth opportunities
• Assisting with weekly coverage and duties as needed

Core Competencies

• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
• Culturally proficient and equity literate
• Track record of giving high-quality, responsive feedback
• Understanding of competency-based assessment and mastery approach to learning
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning pedagogies (PBL, VTR, QFT, DT)
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Mac/Apple OS

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field
• Teaching Certificate (preferred)
• Classroom experience (preferred)
• Orton-Gillingham literacy training (preferred)

Start Date: July 28, 2026