1st Grade Teacher — Project-Based, Inclusive Classrooms

Midtown Community School; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term —

KCPSRS retirement plan

403(b) retirement plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Midtown Community School seeks a dedicated 1st Grade Teacher in Kansas City, MO to implement a constructivist, project‑based curriculum for diverse learners. You will collaborate with teachers and administrators, assess progress, and tailor instruction to student needs.

Qualifications include Missouri Elementary Teacher Certification and a Bachelor’s degree; Spanish is preferred. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Missouri Elementary Teacher Certification.
• Experience teaching early elementary grades and working with diverse learners including English language learners and students with special needs.
• Experience with constructivist, project-based learning and standards-based curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curricular materials in a safe, inclusive classroom.
• Develop lessons for varied learning styles and skill levels.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators on integrated, project-based curriculum.
• Assess student progress and tailor instruction using data.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and observations.

Skills

Spanish language skills

Classroom collaboration

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Education

Missouri Elementary Teacher Certification (B-3/ECE 1-6)

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

Midtown Community School seeks a dedicated 1st Grade Teacher in Kansas City, MO to implement a constructivist, project‑based curriculum for diverse learners. You will collaborate with teachers and administrators, assess progress, and tailor instruction to student needs.

Qualifications include Missouri Elementary Teacher Certification and a Bachelor’s degree; Spanish is preferred. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.