2026-27 ELA Teacher

Frontier Schools, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Frontier School STEM High School seeks an anticipated ELA Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. The starting salary for this position is $63,000 and will be commensurate with experience and education.

Plan and deliver engaging ELA instruction, assess progress, and maintain thorough records. Collaboration with staff and participation in district initiatives are essential to support student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Missouri teaching certificate for the appropriate level preferred.
• Experience in ELA instruction is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students.
• Prepare for classes and show written evidence of preparation when requested.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide progress reports.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with district policies and regulations.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in staff development.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Program planning

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Missouri teaching certificate

Job description

Frontier School STEM High School is seeking an anticipated ELA Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. The starting salary for this position is $63,000 and will be commensurate with experience and education.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Missouri teacher certificate for the appropriate level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Utilize various instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assess the students' progress regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Comply with all district policies, rules, and regulations.
• Develop classroom rules and maintain order in a fair and just manner.
• Be available to the students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and cooperatively with department heads.
• Participate in district and campus staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Prepare and submit lesson prep in a timely manner on the platform the school utilizes.
• Maintain a minimum number of grades in the grade book promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to use effective public speaking skills and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Why Work for Frontier?