Innovative Enrichment Teacher for Arts, PE & Literacy

Friendly Academy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension

Health benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Friendly Academy in Missouri is seeking a Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction across Music, Physical Education, or Art. You will work with the Dean of Instruction to uphold educational standards, nurture literacy, inclusivity, and a dynamic classroom environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Education and MO Teacher certification, with preference for K-5 teaching experience. Opportunities for professional development and community engagement are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• MO Teacher or Sub Certification required.
• Teaching experience, preferably in a K-5 setting.
• Knowledge of high quality instructional material, best educational practices, and classroom management strategies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Alignment with Friendly Academy’s values of educational excellence, inclusivity, and community empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality standards-aligned lessons in Music, Physical Education, or Art that promote creativity, physical wellness, and student expression.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, providing additional support where needed to ensure all students thrive academically and socially/emotionally.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and instructional leaders to support schoolwide initiatives, interdisciplinary connections, and student engagement.
• Monitor and assess student growth in skills, participation, and content-area standards using developmentally appropriate performance-based assessments.
• Build strong partnerships with families, communicating regularly about student progress and supporting them in their child’s educational journey.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities to grow as an educator and contribute to the development of the school’s academic programs and culture.
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and kindness. Implement the school’s behavior management strategies and support student growth in social-emotional learning.
• Prepare and maintain instructional materials, equipment, and learning environments for Music, PE, or Art; support school events and performances; and collaborate to promote student creativity, wellness, and schoolwide enrichment.
• Engage in student recruitment efforts by sharing Friendly Academy’s vision with prospective families and contributing to a strong, inclusive school community.

Skills

Literacy focus

Team collaboration

Innovative planning

Effective communication

Culturally responsive

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Tools

MO Teacher Credential

Job description

Friendly Academy in Missouri is seeking a Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction across Music, Physical Education, or Art. You will work with the Dean of Instruction to uphold educational standards, nurture literacy, inclusivity, and a dynamic classroom environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Education and MO Teacher certification, with preference for K-5 teaching experience. Opportunities for professional development and community engagement are provided.