Elementary Teacher 880 (2024-2025) Banneker - grade 6

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Elementary Teacher to inspire young minds. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans, managing classroom dynamics, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and possess Missouri State Certification. Join a dedicated team that values academic excellence and community involvement, making a positive impact on students' lives. If you are committed to nurturing the next generation and have a knack for innovative teaching methods, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Retirement Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education required.
• Missouri State Certification in Elementary Education is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons to elementary students.
• Maintain classroom order and manage student behavior.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Teaching Techniques

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Missouri State Certification in Elementary Education

Job description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: Elementary Teacher

Job Title Code: 880

Salary Grade: T01 –T06

Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: November 2017 - Reviewed 2019

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Teaches elementary school students academic, social, and motor skills in public schools by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
2. Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
3. Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.
4. Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
5. Teaches rules of conduct.
6. Maintains order in the classroom and on the playground.
7. Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
8. Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
9. Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the school.
10. Coordinates class field trips.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from a four-year College or University.
2. Missouri State Certification in Elementary Education.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

1. Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching elementary level students.
2. Teaching experience in urban schools.

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.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 187 workdays.

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan - mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.