Teacher - 3rd Grade

Young World Physical Education; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for an Elementary Teacher to join the Joplin Schools team. The selected candidate will create engaging lesson plans, foster student growth, and communicate effectively with parents.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate. The position seeks a dedicated educator who values diversity and can maintain a positive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field.
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Values and respects diversity in the learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful learning experiences for students.
• Monitor student performance and adjust instruction as needed.
• Regularly communicate with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Student engagement techniques

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Instructional strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Position: Elementary Teacher

Grade Level: 3rd Grade

Term: 9 months

Classification: Certified / Exempt

Location: Jefferson

Reports to: Building Principal

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Essential Functions:

• Instruct students by creating learning experiences that make the subject matter meaningful and engaging.
• Understand the central concepts, structures, and tools of inquiry of the discipline(s).
• Understand how students learn, develop and differ in their approaches.
• Provide learning opportunities adapted to diverse learners and support intellectual, social and personal development of all students.
• Develop daily lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum maps, informed by student data.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and resources to encourage critical thinking, problem‑solving and performance skills.
• Create a learning environment that encourages active engagement, positive social interaction and self‑motivation.
• Model effective verbal, non‑verbal and media communication techniques with students, colleagues and families to foster active inquiry, collaboration and supportive interaction.
• Use formative and summative assessment strategies to assess learner progress and use data to plan instruction.
• Participate in regular, meaningful data conversations through learning communities.
• Monitor student performance and devise instruction to enable academic growth.
• Teach in a respectful, civil manner, valuing diversity and resolving conflicts professionally.
• Seek professional growth opportunities to improve learning outcomes.
• Participate in building, grade‑level and subject area committees.
• Complete required reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and concerns.
• Serve on IEP/504/student assistance teams as requested and implement plans.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassment as directed by Board policy and law.
• Prepare lesson plans for substitute teachers prior to absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Expectations:

• Supports the mission and values of Joplin Schools.
• Enforce board policies, regulations, administrative procedures and federal and state laws.
• Properly supervise students at all times where applicable.
• Observe all safety rules.
• Care for, use, and protect school property.
• Maintain courteous, professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues and community.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, district members and community.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Comply with privacy rights and safeguard confidential information.
• React to change productively; accept constructive criticism.
• Participate in professional development.
• Conduct official business in professional and timely manner, using district technology.
• Adhere to scheduled work hours, attending required meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit.
• Use math functions to solve practical problems.
• Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, handbooks, and apply them to duties.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is essential.

Physical Demands: Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds; speaking and hearing in a noisy classroom; moving around; reading printed material.

Conditions and Environment: Work in a noisy and active school environment; occasional outdoor work during transportation and recess.

Joplin Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not illegally discriminate in its programs, services, activities or facilities.