6th Grade Humanities Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Crossroads Charter Schools•Kansas City, MO

18h•$46,524 - $72,069•Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Charter Schools is seeking highly effective, qualified, and motivated individuals for the 2026-2027 school year. Ideal candidates will have experience in urban education and be committed to the organization's four core values: High Expectations, Real World Learning, Creative Culture, and Belonging. Crossroads Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factor prohibited by law. All candidates must complete an application, including a cover letter, resume, and 4 professional references, and indicate their grade level preference. The position involves supporting the instructional process by facilitating learning, developing lesson plans, delivering instruction, collaborating with staff, and communicating with parents regarding academic and social-emotional issues. The ideal candidate will have experience with the workshop model and project-based learning, possess excellent subject knowledge, and understand Missouri Learning Standards and Common Core Standards. The teacher should be motivated to inspire students academically and socially, collaborate with colleagues for individualized instruction, and accommodate diverse student needs. The role requires a hardworking, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic professional committed to ongoing job-embedded professional development through co-teaching and co-planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education
Valid Missouri teaching certificate
The desire to continue professional development
Excellent organization skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities
Demonstrated success in urban education
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and an ability to keep multiple stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, staff, volunteers and partners, informed of critical issues, activities and schedules.
Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to perform tasks assigned
Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and teachers in the school environment and community.
Must pass an extensive background check.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the workshop model
Experience with project-based learning

Responsibilities

Establish weekly objectives that align with the Common Core and Missouri Learning Standards.
Facilitate “hands-on” activities and projects that allow students to learn by doing and exploring.
Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
Monitor student’s progress keeps appropriate records and prepares reports on a regular basis.
Facilitate “hands-on” activities and projects that allow students to learn by doing and exploring.
Use discipline models of BIST and Love & Logic to maintain a positive, encouraging learning environment.
Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
Assume responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
Demonstrate gains in student performance
Participate in meetings, training, and professional development
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc.
Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times and comply with school policies, procedures, and expectations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.