2nd Grade Elementary Teacher 2026-27 SY

Young World Physical Education; Normandy (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Normandy Schools Collaborative is seeking a 2nd Grade Elementary Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year in Normandy, Missouri. The role involves planning developmentally appropriate lessons, maintaining a productive classroom environment, and addressing individual student needs.

Reports to Building Principal; pay grade: Certified Pay Scale; term: 10 months. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, assessing progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff and parents to support

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Missouri Teacher Certification appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare lessons reflecting accommodations for individual differences.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request by immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide learning toward achievement of curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and units.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media suited to students’ needs.
• Strive to implement the district’s philosophy of education and objectives.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports.
• Diagnose learning disabilities and seek district specialist assistance as required.
• Maintain safety and order; protect students and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Assist administration in enforcing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Make provisions for availability to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and evaluate performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence and participate in staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and open lines of communication with students, parents, and community.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Missouri Teacher Certification

Job description

2nd Grade Elementary Teacher 2026-27 SY

Normandy Schools Collaborative - Normandy, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5834987

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Normandy Schools Collaborative is seeking Elementary Certified Teacher(s) for the 2026–2027 School Year. Providing students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: None

Pay Grade: Certified Pay Scale

Term of Employment: 10 Months

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, 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 lessons that reflect accommodation for individual differences.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.
• Employ a variety of 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.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and seek the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in district staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Maintain open communication with parents.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and/or be mobile.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Missouri Teacher Certification appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs. such as lifting files and paper.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously is interacting with the public and staff.

Position Type: Full-Time