Middle School Teacher (6th-8th)

DeLaSalle • Kansas City, MO

20h • 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 because they want to be a part of a strong and dedicated community. LATCA is looking for highly effective, highly qualified, and highly motivated individuals to join its 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

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
• Comprehensive benefits packages
• Fully covered single-person medical insurance
• Financial support for dependent coverage
• Affordable dental and vision insurance options

What This Job Offers

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