5th Grade Teacher

Oakhilldayschool; Gladstone (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

403B retirement package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Oakhill Day School in Gladstone, MO is seeking a full-time 5th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves creating engaging lessons in Social Studies and Communication Arts while fostering a positive classroom environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and effective communication skills. The position offers professional growth opportunities and a competitive salary with benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, and tuition remission for eligible dependents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Relevant teaching or professional experience needed.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of students.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Positive classroom management

Innovative lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field

Job description

Oakhill offers educators an independent and creative atmosphere in which to teach and grow professionally.

Full-time Oakhill employees may choose from our medical and dental insurance, the opportunity to participate in a 403B retirement package, and professional development opportunities.

Complete the online application for any available position of interest. Upload your cover letter and resume through the online form. If you have any questions, please contact the Central Office Coordinator via email.

* Our teachers must hold a degree and/or be certified.

Oakhill Day School | Gladstone, MO
Full-Time | Faculty
August 2026

Overview

Oakhill Day School is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher who is innovative, energetic, and collaborative to join our Intermediate Team for the 2026–2027 school year. The ideal candidate should be internally motivated to follow our mission - challenge, know, value and inspire students to be the best they can be. For this position, the teacher will provide instruction in Social Studies and Communication Arts within a departmentalized 5th grade model, where students rotate between two teachers for core subjects. This teacher will also serve as the homeroom teacher for one 5th grade class.

We are seeking an individual who:

is able to skillfully create engaging, innovative lessons that inspire creativity and instill curiosity.

thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment

can foster a positive and creative classroom where each child is known and valued

is an effective communicator who seeks to partner with colleagues to enhance lessons and written curriculum

is an effective communicator with parents and the school community

values professional growth.

Full-time, contracted for the school year with opportunities to teach in the summer program.

Oakhill Day School is an independent coeducational day school serving students in Age 18 months - 8th Grade. Guided by our mission to create a community where students are challenged, known, valued, and inspired to be their best selves, we foster a supportive and collaborative learning community.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction that skillfully enhances the written curriculum and inspires student curiosity.

Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of students

Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, planning, and assessment

Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional development

Contribute to the broader life of the school community

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field

Relevant teaching or professional experience

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Flexibility, professionalism, and a growth mindset

Oakhill offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution or match; paid time off and school breaks; professional development opportunities; discounted lunch, and tuition remission for eligible dependents.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of references.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students and Employees

Oakhill Day School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring or employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.