Middle School Teacher (6th-8th)

DeLaSalle • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy (LATCA) is a public charter K-8 school in Kansas City, Missouri, focused on preparing students for extraordinary opportunities through challenging real-world learning, social-emotional development, and mentorship. LATCA seeks diverse, committed staff who bring varied experiences and are passionate about urban education, working with high-needs students, and supporting the school's mission to prepare students for entrepreneurial leadership in a global society.

The school 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.

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