2026-27 1st Grade Teacher, Topping Elementary

TOPPING ELEMENTARY; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools – Topping Elementary in Kansas City, Missouri invites applications for the 2026-27 1st Grade Teacher position. The teacher will deliver a flexible elementary program, build rapport with students, and collaborate with families and staff.

Qualifications include a valid Missouri teaching certificate. Salary and calendar are established by the Board of Education. Starting date is Oct 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate for the appropriate level.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Teaches communications arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter as per state law and district regulations.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized and small group instruction.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and collaborates with staff to support learning.
• Creates learning environments with display areas and centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service and growth activities.
• Supplies and inventory management for classroom materials.
• Supervises pupils during the workday and assists with group activities.
• Administers standardized tests per district guidelines.
• Participates in curriculum development and faculty committees.

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

2026-27 1st Grade Teacher, Topping Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950458

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate for the appropriate level.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Teaches communications arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is consistent with typical office/school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board Of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Public School Retirement System (PSRS)

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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