5th Grade Teacher — Project-Based & Constructivist

Midtown Community School; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

KCPSRS Retirement Plan

Aflac Insurance

403(b) Plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Midtown Community School seeks a 5th Grade Teacher to deliver a constructivist, project-based curriculum in a collaborative environment. You will create engaging units, support diverse learners, and participate in ongoing professional development to align with the school improvement plan.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with MO certification (1-6) and experience with varied populations, including English language learners. Spanish fluency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Missouri Elementary Teacher Certification (1-6).
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience teaching early elementary grades.
• Experience with English language learners and students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curricular materials within a safe, supportive classroom.
• Develop lessons serving varied learning styles and skill levels.
• Collaborate with staff to improve outcomes and school plan.
• Assess student progress and tailor instruction with data.

Skills

Constructivist pedagogy

Project-based learning

Culturally-responsive classroom

Collaboration

English learners support

Education

Bachelor's degree; MO 1-6 Elementary Ed certification

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Midtown Community School seeks a 5th Grade Teacher to deliver a constructivist, project-based curriculum in a collaborative environment. You will create engaging units, support diverse learners, and participate in ongoing professional development to align with the school improvement plan.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with MO certification (1-6) and experience with varied populations, including English language learners. Spanish fluency is preferred.