Old Trail School | Akron, OH
Start Date: August 15, 2026
Old Trail School is seeking a full-time Kindergarten teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will manage their own classroom and be responsible for 15-19 children each year. The ideal candidate will maintain a positive and professional atmosphere in the classroom through enthusiastic and authentic modeling and by promoting the work, happiness and self-esteem of every student. It is the expectation that the candidate will create and maintain current and detailed lesson plans, provide ongoing communication with parents in person and via software tools used, and be a role model for the school’s core values: Respect, Responsibility, Goodness and Service.
Other duties may include coaching a sport, proctoring study halls, or supervising break and recess
duties.
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Education or an appropriate field. Applicants should have 3-5 years of teaching experience, either in the classroom or in nontraditional educational settings (camps, outdoor centers, etc.) They should have awareness and professional knowledge of early literacy and math, Reggio Emilia approach, project/problem-based learning, Conscious Discipline, nature-based learning and child development. Most importantly, applicants should have a love of working with children in a collaborative, upbeat, and positive environment.
Competitive with area independent schools
All applications should include a cover letter and resume. Please apply at https://www.oldtrail.org/about/employment-opportunities
Old Trail School is an independent coeducational day school, serving toddler though grade 8, founded in 1920. It is in Bath, Ohio, in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and is the only independent school in the United States that is in a national park.
Old Trail School is a vibrant educational community focused on academic excellence. We develop intellectually curious, independent-thinking students who emerge with a passion for discovery, critical thinking and collaborative learning.
Our graduates are well prepared to become responsible global citizens who achieve in high school, college and life.
Amanda Irwin
Director of Foundational School
airwin@oldtrail.org
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.