2026-2027 Elementary Teacher at Prairie Point Elementary - 2nd Grade

Park Hill; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Point Elementary in the Park Hill School District seeks a 2nd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time elementary teaching position with a salary no less than $50,000 and requires Missouri certification.

Reports to the Principal and other supervisor. The role involves curriculum review, diverse instructional strategies, progress diagnostics, tailored lesson planning, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Must hold Missouri teaching certification.
• Experience in elementary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in curriculum review and design.
• Employs effective instructional strategies aligned with objectives.
• Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress.
• Monitors progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Plans studies meeting individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Creates a learning-conducive classroom environment.
• Assesses student accomplishments and provides progress reports.
• Refers students for additional services as needed.

Skills

Curriculum design

Instructional strategies

Student assessment

Classroom management

Education

Missouri teaching certification

Job description

2026-2027 Elementary Teacher at Prairie Point Elementary - 2nd Grade JobID: 587

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
  
• Date Posted:
  9/17/2026
  

POSITION TITLE: 2nd Grade Teacher

SALARY: No less than $50,000

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper certification according to the state of Missouri.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: New teachers 190 days; returning teachers 186 days with benefits provided according to the Park Hill School District and Park Hill National Education Association Agreement.

JOB GOAL: To assist students in learning the appropriate subject matter, skills and/or attitudes that will contribute to their development as responsible citizens.

KEY FUNCTIONS:
1. Participates in curriculum review and design.
2. Employs a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
3. Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
4. Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
5. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
6. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
7. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
8. Refers student for alternative services as provided by the Park Hill School District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Abides by Missouri statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation