Elementary Classroom Teacher (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Crossroads Charter Schools•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The primary responsibilities are to provide push in and pull out enrichment services supporting core academic concepts as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identified students. The enrichment teacher identifies students for enrichment classes based on predetermined criteria. The teacher creates lesson plans and supports 2nd-6th grade teachers with enrichment resources for their classrooms. The enrichment teacher collaborates with staff to co-plan, co-deliver, and individualize instruction for all students in a class; work together creatively to accommodate special needs, diversity and educational backgrounds of the students; and overcome instructional challenges constructively. The teacher is a hardworking, goal-oriented and enthusiastic professional with excellent subject knowledge and a sound understanding of the Missouri Learning Standards and Common Core State Standards.

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
The desire to continue professional development
Excellent organization skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities
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.
Maintains communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.
Provides health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff.
Compiles data for statistical purposes.
Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records.
Must be able to organize lesson plans in a manner understandable to students/parents.
Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.
Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.
Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Performs other related work as required.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Create inquiry-driven interdisciplinary lessons for high ability students
Value academic, social, and emotional growth within each student.
Facilitate innovative project-based learning experiences that allow students to learn by exploring and creating.
Ground lessons in the Framework of 21st Century Learning .
Assign tasks that are intellectually challenging to students
Help students develop the needed social skills that will allow them to function in our society as productive members.
Collaborate continuously with colleagues to share ideas, plan lessons, and form positive relationships
Serve as a resource for teachers
Provide students with opportunities for interaction with the community, state, and national resources.
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.
Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
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.
Select equipment and instructional materials and maintain inventory records.
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.