[26-27] Teacher - 1st Grade

Midtown Community School • Kansas City, MO

4d • $47,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Midtown Community School (MCS) seeks a 1st Grade Teacher to support its mission of fostering belonging and academic excellence and developing well-rounded individuals. The teacher will deliver a challenging academic program grounded in constructivist learning theory and develop project-based, interdisciplinary units through which students actively and creatively demonstrate understanding. The role calls for experience with similar instructional models, work in varied communities, and an understanding of young children’s academic, social, and emotional development.

The teacher will provide an inclusive, socially supportive classroom; design lessons for varied learning styles and skill levels; collaborate with colleagues and administrators on integrated curriculum; assess student progress and use data to tailor instruction; participate in professional development; and communicate regularly with students, families, colleagues, and other stakeholders. The teacher should be willing to explore additional responsibilities such as before- or after-school care, classes, or committee work; stipends may be available for these responsibilities.

This is a certified teaching position with a starting salary of $47,000–$70,000, based on experience and education. MCS offers a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time 10-month employees receive four holidays, four weeks of calendared breaks, and nine PTO days.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and appropriate Missouri Elementary Teacher Certification, such as B-3 Early Childhood Education and/or 1-6 Elementary Education.
• Experience teaching early elementary grades; a minimum of two years is preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including English language learners and students with special needs.
• Experience organizing and managing a student-centered classroom using age-appropriate, culturally responsive classroom-management practices.
• Experience with and passion for constructivism, project-based learning, and multiple intelligences theory, and creating standards-based curriculum consistent with these approaches.
• Experience developing caring classroom environments that dedicate instructional time to community building, conflict-resolution skills, and empowering students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a desire to collaborate with stakeholders to develop a strong school community.
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
• At least two years of experience teaching early elementary grades is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MCS-selected curriculum in a safe, socially supportive, and inclusive classroom.
• Develop lessons and units of study that address varied learning styles and levels of skill and knowledge for the grade level.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop, implement, and refine integrated, project-based curriculum.
• Assess student progress using a variety of methods, maintain accurate records, and use assessment data to tailor instruction and improve student performance.
• Participate in ongoing internal and external professional development, including classroom observations, reflective discussions, professional reading, school visits, conferences, and offering training or workshops in an area of expertise.
• Maintain frequent, sensitive, and effective communication with students, students’ families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders.
• Be willing to explore additional school responsibilities, such as before- or after-school care and classes or committee involvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education; starting salary of $47,000–$70,000.
• Health insurance, with MCS covering almost all of the employee premium on a choice of two plans.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Participation in the KCPSRS retirement pension plan.
• Optional supplemental Aflac insurance.
• Optional supplemental 403(b) retirement plan.
• Four holidays off for full-time 10-month employees.
• Four weeks of calendared breaks (Thanksgiving, two Winter Break periods, and Spring Break) for full-time 10-month employees.
• Nine PTO days for full-time 10-month employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level