Inspiring 1st Grade Teacher: Build Foundations

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools is seeking a 2026-27 1st Grade Teacher for Topping Elementary in Kansas City, MO. The role requires a valid Missouri teaching certificate and involves delivering a standards-based elementary program, creating engaging lesson plans, and fostering a positive classroom environment.

The teacher will assess student progress, communicate with families, collaborate with staff, and participate in district initiatives.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate for the appropriate level.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Teaches communications arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary may be assigned.

Skills

Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate

Job description

North Kansas City Schools is seeking a 2026-27 1st Grade Teacher for Topping Elementary in Kansas City, MO. The role requires a valid Missouri teaching certificate and involves delivering a standards-based elementary program, creating engaging lesson plans, and fostering a positive classroom environment.

The teacher will assess student progress, communicate with families, collaborate with staff, and participate in district initiatives.