Kindergarten Teacher 2026-2027

Barbara C. Jordan Elementary; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Barbara C. Jordan Elementary in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to join a high-energy team serving diverse learners.

The teacher will plan and deliver research-based instruction, address varied learning styles, and collaborate with families and district staff to meet academic and well-being goals. Candidates should hold Missouri Elementary Certification: B-3, with urban teaching experience and strong interpersonal skills; salary is commensurate with

Qualifications

• Missouri Elementary Certification: B-3.
• Teaching experience or equivalent in an urban environment.
• Superior interpersonal relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities that foster meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify and adapt instructional resources to meet diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs and propose improvement plans.
• Implement the District’s instructional goals and objectives to ensure student learning.
• Model professional and ethical standards with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Establish cooperative relationships with students, parents, and schools per district values.
• Demonstrate ability to reduce the academic achievement gap.
• Participate in district and building professional development.
• Meet professional obligations with deadlines, schedules, and conferences.

Skills

Superior interpersonal relationship

Education

Missouri Elementary Certification: B-3

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905452

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Due to an increase in enrollment, we are seeking to add another kindergarten teacher to the team, effective immediately.

Position Summary:

Elementary teachers in our Districtare high energy, passionate about the growth and development of our students, and engage in culturally responsive behaviors to ensure academic andhealth and wellness needs are met for all students.

Through the context of elementary classroom education, the teacher will plan, develop and impart researched-based classroom pedagogy proven to foster an enriching academic and social experience for all students.

Successful candidates will have, at a minimum:

• Missouri Elementary Certification: B-3
• Teachingexperience or equivalent in an urban environment
• Superior interpersonal relationship skills

This highly effective and AMAZING teacher will:

• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement
• Implement the District’s Instructional Core goals and objectives to ensure student learning
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools, as prescribed by the school's Professional Learning Community values and beliefs
• Demonstrate the ability to reduce the academic achievement gap
• Participate in District and building professional development activities
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating parent conferences, Open House, grading deadlines, etc.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $46,985 to $111,066 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood
• Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

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