Elementary School Teacher (1st-5th)

DeLaSalle • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy (LATCA) is a public charter K-8 school in the urban core of Kansas City, Missouri. LATCA prepares students to pursue extraordinary opportunities by supporting them with challenging and meaningful real-world learning, social-emotional learning, and mentorship. The school prides itself on cultivating a diverse and committed staff that brings a variety of experiences to the team. Students and families choose LATCA for its personalized support and strong, dedicated community. LATCA is looking for highly effective, highly qualified, and highly motivated individuals to join their organization. Ideal candidates will have experience in urban education, a desire to work with students with high needs, and a commitment to the school's mission. The school's mission is to prepare students for entrepreneurial leadership in the 21st century by providing a nurturing environment and rigorous learning experiences for successful competition in a global society.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• A valid Missouri Teacher's Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred) or ability to earn one
• Ability to pass an extensive background check
• Timely and consistent attendance throughout school hours (8am-4pm) and additional pre-scheduled staff obligations and meetings
• A firm belief that all LATCA students can achieve extraordinary results with the right supports
• Passion for personal growth demonstrated by openness to feedback and coaching
• Takes initiative to address challenges and brings a solutions-oriented approach
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education and LATCA
• Organized, self-starter with the ability to adapt to support the best interest of the student
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Experience in urban education
• Desire to work with students with high needs
• Commitment to the school mission

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt curriculum aligned to state and Common Core standards
• Design and internalize assessments and analyze student learning data to refine planning decisions
• Plan and internalize lessons to facilitate learning in a manner that students own significant cognitive lift of grade level content
• Consistently operate with the belief that with high expectations and high support, all students are capable of mastering rigorous material
• Take personal accountability for student results
• Establish high expectations through clear directions and routines, intentional relationship building, clarity, and by being a “warm demander”
• Hold students and self accountable through consistent utilization of restorative practices and a trauma-informed approach
• Collaborate with families to support students through any personal, academic, and behavioral challenges

Benefits

• High quality professional development and opportunities for additional self-directed learning, development, and other stipend opportunities
• Small classroom sizes
• Instructional coaching to support professional development
• Fully covered single-person medical insurance
• Financial support for dependent coverage
• Access to affordable dental and vision insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees