Job Description:

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
 (Posted: 06/24/2026)
 
POSITION:    1st Grade Elementary Teacher 

LOCATION:  Buder Elementary School           
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  Missouri Elementary Education certification is required.
  
Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates

• To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application, https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, a copy of your Missouri certification, and transcripts.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates

• To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application.
• Navigate to https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings 
• Click on Internal Applicants. New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee.
• Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings, and verify your employee status to access internal job postings.
• Once logged in, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.

 
SALARY: Certified Teacher Salary Schedule 

 
DEADLINE: Open until filled 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 
JOB TITLE:   Elementary Classroom Teacher
 
REPORTS TO:   Principal                               
 
EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:

• Creates a flexible elementary program and classroom environment that promotes learning and personal growth for all students.
• Establishes effective rapport with students to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation continued progress in accordance with each student’s ability.
• Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction.
• Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning.
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in-group settings.
• Assess student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed.
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge.
• Takes responsibility for teaching the district curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
• Keeps abreast of current development in their fields and continues to deepen their understanding of their disciplines.
• Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community.

For more information and to apply for the position, please visit the Ritenour School District's Employment Page.