Junior High Science Teacher 2026-2027

Jennings School District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Life Benefits

Job summary

Jennings School District seeks a Teacher to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program fostering student academic growth. The role emphasizes clear learning objectives, active instruction, and effective use of technology to support student outcomes.

The candidate will collaborate with building administration, teachers, and families in a 9.5-month employment structure with benefits in line with JSD policy.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate both written and verbal.
• Experience in planning and delivering instructional activities.
• Knowledge of NCLB/FERPA guidelines is beneficial.
• Comfort with varying student needs and urban education contexts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities.
• Establish clear objectives for learning activities.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Utilize technology to support instruction.
• Collaborate with administration, teachers, parents/guardians and students.
• Manage student behavior and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Record keeping

Instructional delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential

Job Summary

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential

JOB TITLE

Teacher

Essential Functions

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of all students.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Utilizes effective classroom management techniques
• Work collaborative with building administration, teachers, parents/guardians and students.
• Utilizes effective classroom management techniques.
• Establish an effective rapport with students assigned.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• Utilizes technology to support instruction.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Manage student behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal, including presentations.
• Ability to use basic, job related equipment.
• Be self-motivated.
• Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances and a diverse group of individuals.
• Knowledge of NCLB (No Child Left Behind), FERPA and other federal, state and local guidelines.
• Passionate about improving urban public education and devoted to making a difference.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or above in Education
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 9.5 month employee
• Medical/Dental/Life Benefits in accordance to JSD policy

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

The Job Description above identifies the essential functions, knowledge, skills and experience required for this position, and provides examples of duties that may be required. This description does not outline all job duties & responsibilities that may be required of this position.