Elementary Teacher (1st–5th): Inspire Curiosity & Growth

Columbia-Public-Schools; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Public School District in Columbia, MO seeks a teacher for elementary grades 1-5. You will deliver instruction, plan lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with admins, colleagues and families.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Missouri teaching certificate; strong classroom management and data-driven planning are expected. This position supports district goals and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in Elementary Education.
• Preferred: Missouri teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3) and Elementary Education (Grades 1-6).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated both individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.

Skills

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration with families

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree; Missouri teacher certificate in Elementary Education

Missouri teaching certificate: Early Childhood Education Birth-3 and Elementary Education 1-6

Job description

Columbia Public School District in Columbia, MO seeks a teacher for elementary grades 1-5. You will deliver instruction, plan lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with admins, colleagues and families.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Missouri teaching certificate; strong classroom management and data-driven planning are expected. This position supports district goals and ongoing professional development.