Impactful Elementary Teacher 1st-5th - Full-Time

Columbia Public Schools; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Columbia Public Schools in Missouri is seeking an Elementary Teacher (1st–5th) for the 2027-28 school year. The role focuses on delivering effective instruction, planning data-driven lessons, and maintaining a productive classroom environment, while collaborating with administrators, staff, and parents.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and Missouri teaching certification in Elementary Education. Preferred credentials include Early Childhood Education certification in Birth-Grade 3 and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Missouri teacher certificate in Elementary Education required.
• Preferred: Missouri teacher certificate in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3) and Elementary Education (Grades 1-6).

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.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Collaborates with administrators, colleagues and parents in a positive and productive manner.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Missouri teacher certificate in Elementary Education

Missouri teacher certificate in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3) and Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)

Job description

Columbia Public Schools in Missouri is seeking an Elementary Teacher (1st–5th) for the 2027-28 school year. The role focuses on delivering effective instruction, planning data-driven lessons, and maintaining a productive classroom environment, while collaborating with administrators, staff, and parents.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and Missouri teaching certification in Elementary Education. Preferred credentials include Early Childhood Education certification in Birth-Grade 3 and