Teacher - Kindergarten, 2027-28

Columbia • Columbia, MO

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for instructing and educating kindergarten students. The teacher plans and delivers instruction that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, abilities, and learning goals; creates a classroom environment conducive to learning; assesses student progress; maintains required records; and collaborates with administrators, colleagues, parents, and District specialists. The role also includes supporting student behavior and safety, following District policies and instructional goals, maintaining professional competence, and contributing to the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and Missouri teacher certificates in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3) and Elementary Education (Grades 1–6). The teacher regularly works in an active, noisy school environment and may occasionally work outdoors briefly to assist with loading and unloading students from District transportation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Missouri teacher certificate in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3).
• Missouri teacher certificate in Elementary Education (Grades 1–6).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional materials, policies, regulations, curriculum, assessment data, and guidance; prepare lesson plans and written communications; present information; and respond to questions.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and analyze instructional data.
• Ability to solve problems, interpret instructions, apply educational theory and instructional techniques, and use planning, organization, memory, and self-regulation skills to support student achievement.
• Ability to identify students’ needs and abilities and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to integrate and use instructional technology, including student devices, online resources, District software, smart boards, and projectors.
• Ability to speak and hear amid simultaneous conversations and activities, move around the classroom to interact with and manage students, and read handwritten or printed material.
• Consistent and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times, both individually and collaboratively.
• Plan and implement a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities, using data-driven decision-making.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons and units.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
• Collaborate positively and productively with administrators, colleagues, and parents.
• Implement the District’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and conduct.
• Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
• Evaluate student learning problems and seek assistance from District specialists as needed or required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Help implement policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly and appropriately.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers, where applicable.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as needed.
• Perform other duties necessary to support the District’s mission and vision.
• Integrate technology into instruction and use District-provided instructional technology and software in accordance with District policies.
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time