Classroom Teacher - Cape Girardeau 63
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Job Title: Teacher - Family & Consumer Sciences
Job Location: Terry W Kitchen Junior High School
Beginning: Aug 01, 2026
Deadline: Open until filled **
Certificate: Family & Consumer Sciences
District: Cape Girardeau 63
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Telephone: 573-335-1867
Email:
payneb@capetigers.com
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Job Description:
Job Title:  Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Reports To:  Principal
Brief Description of Position:  
The Family and Consumer Sciences teacher is responsible for providing learning experiences in the family and consumer sciences, disciplines and supervision of students in a supportive and positive climate.
 
Required Qualifications:
  • Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Skilled in human relations, leadership and conflict management
  • Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of all students
  • Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of all students
  • Proficiency in computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, email, internet, digital media and instructional delivery systems
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities
 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and abilities of all students
  • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established curriculum goals
  • Communicate clear objectives to all students for all lessons, units, and projects
  • Assess the progress of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents regularly
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different needs and interests of students in whole-group and small-group learning
  • Seek the support of district specialists when concern regarding student progress arises
  • Ensure the classroom environment is safe, healthy and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to all students
  • Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth and development
  • Establish partnerships with the community as appropriate in support of the academic program

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