Family and Consumer Science Teacher- Secondary- 2025-2026

Educate Kansas • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

The Family and Consumer Science Teacher is responsible for providing learning experiences in the Family and Consumer Sciences discipline and supervising students in a supportive and positive climate. The teacher will develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge in students to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards using approved curricula and materials. Collaboration with other school staff and parents is essential to achieve academic excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Kansas Teacher's Certificate (applicable area-level endorsements preferred).
• ESOL Endorsement preferred.
• Completed credential file that meets Topeka Public School standards.
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Willingness and ability to comply with ethical and professional performance standards.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Teaches concepts and skills in foods and nutrition, clothing and textiles, home management, family relationships, and consumer education.
• Organizes class activities to accomplish preparation, instruction, and clean-up within the allotted class time.
• Demonstrates techniques in Family and Consumer Science and prepares instructional aids and display materials.
• Instructs pupils in the use, care, and safe operation of equipment and appliances.
• Encourages pupils to demonstrate learned techniques at home.
• Maintains current information on professional careers.
• Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs.
• Communicates high expectations to all learners.
• Seeks, listens, and responds to suggestions, requests, and concerns.
• Incorporates appropriate technology into lessons.
• Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans incorporating effective lesson design.
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources.
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility.
• Integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress.
• Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment.
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills.
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Oversees assigned budgets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree