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

• 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. 

Qualifications & Traits

• 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.