Middle School Teacher Jobs in Kentucky
Middle School Teacher jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in public K-12 school districts, private and parochial schools, and charter networks, with demand at every level from first-year classroom teachers to department leads and instructional coaches. The largest hiring activity is in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green, where employers like Jefferson County Public Schools, Fayette County Public Schools, and Warren County Public Schools maintain ongoing openings. The most in-demand specialties are mathematics, special education, and English language arts. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Eastern Kentucky University
Title: Model Lab School Outreach Coordinator & Middle Grades/Secondary Teacher
Position Type: Model Staff & Faculty
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 23R200 - P-12 Programming
Division: 3R0000 - P-12 Programming
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week:
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Model Faculty - MF3
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person:
Job Summary/Basic Functions
This position will focus on marketing Model Laboratory School to constituents, potential future families and students, future employees, current Eastern Kentucky University employees, the community, and regional and state legislators and audiences. Additionally, the position will serve as a middle grades/secondary classroom educator providing student learning and enrichment. The position will work directly with the school leadership team to carry out and ensure success in the day-to-day and long-term vision and mission.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Middle/Secondary grades 5-12
Experience: Experience with engaging stakeholder groups
Licensure & Certifications: Possess or be eligible for teacher/adjunct certification middle/secondary grades 5-12
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties:
- 50% - Outreach Coordinator: • Partners with leadership and communications staff to develop and share approved content with target audiences; • Supports recruitment and enrollment efforts by promoting the organization to prospective families and students; • Builds community support by sharing information about programs and needs; • Tracks and reports on the reach and impact of marketing campaigns; • Develops marketing plans aligned with strategic goals; • Meets with community groups and individuals to build support and share information about the organization's current and future programs and needs; • Engages alumni and stakeholders to amplify key messages; • Works with leadership to ensure initiatives reflect institutional priorities and values, align with the overall communications strategy, and remain clear, informative, consistent, transparent, and mission-aligned; • Attends meetings and events, including some evenings and weekends. - (Essential)
- 50% - Middle Grades/Secondary Educator: • Follows the provided program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; • Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students; • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students; • Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved; • Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the Laboratory School philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives; • Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school and university policy, and administrative regulation; • Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; • Strives to maintain and improve professional competence; • Attends staff meetings and participates on School and University committees as requested/assigned. Membership in appropriate professional organizations is encouraged; • Maintains regular attendance; • Follows all University policies, procedures and Institutional Review Board guidelines, and adheres to Model Lab policies and procedures as outline in the Model Laboratory School faculty handbook; • Responsible for cooperation with students, professional associates, parents, staff, community groups, as well as University faculty, staff and administration; • Cooperates fully with all investigations conducted by the University and the School as authorized by policy or law; • Perform other duties as determined by the Supervisor or Dean/Superintendent. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/model-lab-school-outreach-coordinator-middle-grades-secondary-teacher-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in middle school teacher jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky teaching certificate for middle school grades issued by the Education Professional Standards Board
- Bachelor's degree in education or a content area relevant to the teaching assignment
- Passing scores on required Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments for Kentucky certification
- Completed student teaching or clinical practice experience in a middle grades setting
- Successful criminal background check and clearance through the Kentucky State Police
- Demonstrated subject-matter knowledge in at least one core content area such as math, science, or ELA
Middle School Teacher Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a middle school teacher in Kentucky?
You earn a Kentucky teaching certificate through the Education Professional Standards Board, which requires completing an approved teacher preparation program, passing the Praxis Core Academic Skills assessments, and passing the Praxis Subject Assessment for your content area. Most candidates complete a bachelor's degree in education or a content field with coursework in middle grades pedagogy, then apply for initial certification through the Education Professional Standards Board's online portal before being hired into a classroom.
Which companies hire middle school teachers in Kentucky?
Employers hiring middle school teachers in Kentucky right now include Jefferson County Public Schools, KY, Daviess County School District, and Springfield Local School District, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kentucky's largest public school districts, along with Catholic school systems and regional charter networks, account for the majority of steady, recurring openings across the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most middle school teacher jobs?
Jefferson County, Owenton, and Louisville have the most middle school teacher openings in Kentucky. Louisville and Lexington dominate because Jefferson County Public Schools and Fayette County Public Schools are among the state's largest district employers, while Bowling Green draws consistent hiring volume from Warren County Public Schools and the region's steady population growth in south-central Kentucky.
How can I get hired as a middle school teacher in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a teaching internship or residency placement through a Kentucky university's approved preparation program, which fulfills the student teaching requirement and often leads directly to a hire offer. Jefferson County Public Schools and Fayette County Public Schools both run new-teacher residency pipelines that support candidates completing their first year of full-time instruction. Candidates without traditional backgrounds can pursue emergency certification through the Education Professional Standards Board while working as a substitute or instructional aide in a Kentucky district, which builds the classroom record that hiring principals look for.
Where can I find and apply to middle school teacher jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to middle school teacher jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your content area, grade band, and preferred district, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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