Teach to Lead

Usd; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement programs

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Kansas City School District is seeking a Teach to Lead (Elementary) in Kansas City, Missouri. The position covers classroom duties when a teacher is absent and starts immediately.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, a minimum 2.5 GPA, and a valid Content Substitute Certificate or willingness to obtain one before hire, with the district offering retirement programs, health and dental insurance as benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
• GPA of 2.5+ on a 4.0 scale.
• Valid Substitute Certificate or commitment to obtain one prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform classroom duties in absence of regular teacher.
• Prepare and execute course of study.
• Manage classroom to fulfill curriculum requirements.
• Lecture, demonstrate, and use teaching aids to present material.
• Prepare, administer and correct assignments and tests.
• Record grades and attendance; assist with building daily tasks.

Skills

Experience with youth

Classroom management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

GPA 2.5 or higher (4.0 scale)

Valid Content Substitute Certificate or willing to obtain

Job description

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Other - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Teach to Lead

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Other - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5957689
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Teach to Lead (Elementary)

Job Title Code: 02120

Salary Grade: $27.56/Hr

Reports To: Building Administrator

FLSA: Non-Exempt

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Perform the classroom duties of an absent teacher, including the following:

• Perform all classroom duties including the following:
• Prepare & execute course of study
• Manage the classroom so that curriculum guidelines/requirements are fulfilled
• Lecture, demonstrate, and use appropriate teaching aids to present subject matter to the students
• Prepare, administer &/or correct assignments & tests
• Record grades, attendance, academic achievement
• Assist as directed by the building administration (Including clerical, cafeteria, bus duties.)

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Qualifications)

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university
• Must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Must hold a Valid Content Substitute Certificate or be willing to obtain one prior to hire date. Apply for a Substitute Certificate here: https://apps.dese.mo.gov/DESEApplicationsSignin/Index
• Must pass the pre-employment background investigation.
• Must commit to working towards completing a teaching certification including Pathway Meetings | Mentorship | Check-In
• Experience working with youth

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: In person; 187 days; 8 hours/day

Benefits: Retirement Programs, Health, and Dental Insurance are provided.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27.56 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Capital Management , Staffing
• Board of Education - Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]