Classroom Teacher - The Children's School at Stephens College

Stephens College • Columbia, MO

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s School at Stephens College (CSSC) serves as an authentic laboratory school embedded within our teacher education program. It provides a dynamic, hands-on learning environment where pre-service teachers gain real-world teaching experience. Our preschool program serves children ages 3–5, while our elementary classroom is a multi-age setting, encompassing kindergarten through fifth grade. Both programs emphasize inquiry-based learning, where teachers and pre-service teachers guide students in exploring and investigating ideas rooted in real-world contexts. We believe that children are active participants in their own learning, and we foster this by offering diverse, meaningful opportunities that promote curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. This approach supports children not only in acquiring knowledge but also in applying and understanding what they learn and why it matters. Simultaneously, pre-service teachers develop reflective practices, deepen their instructional skills, and build strong foundations for professional teaching careers. Classroom Teachers at The Children’s School foster a love of learning by providing developmentally appropriate, integrated instruction in the arts and sciences. In addition to teaching young children, teachers serve as mentors to pre-service teachers in the Stephens College education program by modeling best practices and offering feedback and guidance.

Requirements

• Missouri teaching certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education is required.
• A professional CV/resume, cover letter, and three references are required to be uploaded when applying for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in integrating the arts and sciences into the curriculum is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement curriculum that integrates the arts and sciences and reflects developmentally appropriate practices.
• Mentor pre-service teachers by modeling effective teaching strategies and supervising their classroom engagement.
• Be present when pre-service teachers are teaching; practicum students are not to be left alone in the classroom.
• Participate in all school and college-related activities, including: staff meetings, professional development/in-service sessions, and college-sponsored events.
• Assess and document students’ progress across all content areas.
• Adhere to school and college policies and procedures.
• Implement provided curriculum and adapt as needed for individual learner needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CSSC Director.

Benefits

• Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed