Elementary Classroom Teacher (26-27)

About the role

An elementary teacher is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This role involves designing and delivering age-appropriate lessons aligned with curriculum standards, fostering a love of learning, and meeting the diverse needs of students through differentiated instruction and support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging lessons that align with district, state, and national curriculum standards.
• Teach core subjects such as math, reading, writing, science, social studies, or fine arts using diverse instructional methods.
• Integrate technology and hands-on activities to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and abilities.
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
• Able to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all learners.
• Regularly assess student progress through formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Create a welcoming and engaging physical space that supports and celebrates learning and fosters a sense of pride.
• Promote positive behaviors and enforce school policies in a consistent and fair manner.
• Supervise students in activities occurring outside the classroom during the school day, including activities on and off campus, and those involving school transportation.
• Identify and address the academic, social, and emotional needs of individuals.
• Foster students’ social-emotional development by teaching collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to foster a supportive school community.
• Collaborate with specialists, counselors, and families to support student success.
• Provide regular updates on student progress through conferences, report cards, and newsletters.
• Work collaboratively with grade-level teams and other school staff to align curriculum and share best practices.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive student information.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and faculty meetings.
• Apply new learning and skills acquired through professional development that aligns with the District CSIP and building goals.
• Engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Engage in after-school responsibilities, including parent-teacher conferences, student events, and professional development sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the areas of teaching assignment.
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
• Creativity, flexibility, and a passion for teaching and learning.
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Experience with formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities is preferred.

Skills

• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
• Creativity, flexibility, and a passion for teaching and learning.
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Experience with formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities is preferred.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Salary dependent on experience

Schedule

Fully remote, but must be available for in-person meetings and training as needed.