Classroom Teacher - Citizens of the World Charter Schools - Kansas Cit
Position: | Classroom Teacher |
Subject Area: | Elementary School Classes |
Job Title: | Classroom Teacher - 5th/6th Grade |
Job Location: | Citizens of the World Charter Schools - Kansas City |
Beginning: | Jun 01, 2024 |
Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
Certificate: | Elementary Education |
District: | Citizens of the World Charter Schools - Kansas Cit |
Kansas City, MO 64111 | |
Telephone: |
816-550-5276 |
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Job Description:
Summary
The mission of CWC Kansas City is to provide an excellent public education focused on developing and demonstrating understanding while building connections within a diverse community.
CWC Kansas City teachers will implement a high-quality, challenging academic program that includes curriculum consistent with the constructivist learning theory, and developing project- based, interdisciplinary units that allow students to develop and then demonstrate their understanding actively and creatively. Teachers will pair with a grade-level partner (either 5th or 6th grade) to teach Math+Science or ELA+Social Studies to two cohorts/classes of students.
We are looking for candidates who have experience with similar models of instruction, working in diverse communities, and a solid understanding of supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of young children.
This is a full-time position located in Kansas City, MO. For more information on Citizens of the World Charter Schools – Kansas City, please visit www.cwckansascity.org.
Responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits
This role is placed on the “A: Entry,” “B: Bachelor’s,” “M: Master’s,” or “D: Doctorate/Ed.S.” as appropriate.
CWC Kansas City offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. CWC Kansas City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an organization that values diversity and aims to serve a diverse group of students, we work to reflect this diversity in our staff as well.
Contact
Please apply online through the BambooHR Application Portal on our website at www.cwckansascity.org/employment. No phone calls, please.
Summary
The mission of CWC Kansas City is to provide an excellent public education focused on developing and demonstrating understanding while building connections within a diverse community.
CWC Kansas City teachers will implement a high-quality, challenging academic program that includes curriculum consistent with the constructivist learning theory, and developing project- based, interdisciplinary units that allow students to develop and then demonstrate their understanding actively and creatively. Teachers will pair with a grade-level partner (either 5th or 6th grade) to teach Math+Science or ELA+Social Studies to two cohorts/classes of students.
We are looking for candidates who have experience with similar models of instruction, working in diverse communities, and a solid understanding of supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of young children.
This is a full-time position located in Kansas City, MO. For more information on Citizens of the World Charter Schools – Kansas City, please visit www.cwckansascity.org.
Responsibilities
- Delivering curricular materials selected by CWC Kansas City within a safe, socially supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Developing lessons and units of study that serve varied learning styles and levels of skill and knowledge for the grade level.
- Collaborating with a variety of personnel for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Engaging in ongoing assessment of student progress using a variety of means, maintaining accurate records, and using assessment data to tailor instruction to individual student needs to increase student performance.
- Actively participating in regular professional development activities, both internal and external.
- Maintaining frequent, sensitive, and effective communication with students, students’ families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders.
- Preparing a variety of written materials to document student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
- Participating in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Taking part in a collaborative professional team environment, working with other teachers and administrators to develop, implement, and refine integrated, project-based curriculum.
- Responding to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, caregivers, administrators, etc.) in order to resolve issues, provide information and/or direction.
- A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and appropriate Missouri Teacher Certification (“1-6 Elementary Education”)
- Experience (minimum two years preferred) teaching early elementary grades
- Experience working with diverse populations, including English language learners and students with special needs
- Experience organizing and managing a student-centered classroom that includes age-appropriate, culturally-responsive classroom management practices
- Experience with and passion for pedagogical practices grounded in constructivism, project-based learning, and the multiple intelligences theory; and in creating appropriate standards-based curriculum in accordance with these philosophies
- Experience developing caring classroom environments where instructional time is dedicated to community-building, conflict resolution skill-building, and empowering students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills as well as a desire to collaborate with various stakeholders to help develop a strong school community
- Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a can-do attitude
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
This role is placed on the “A: Entry,” “B: Bachelor’s,” “M: Master’s,” or “D: Doctorate/Ed.S.” as appropriate.
CWC Kansas City offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. CWC Kansas City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an organization that values diversity and aims to serve a diverse group of students, we work to reflect this diversity in our staff as well.
Contact
Please apply online through the BambooHR Application Portal on our website at www.cwckansascity.org/employment. No phone calls, please.
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