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 Middle School teachers will implement a high-quality and challenging program that leverages the constructivist learning theory. The Mathematics Teacher will facilitate engaging Math units where students participate in exploratory and inquiry-based sessions, where they apply their mathematical knowledge and skills in a range of contexts.

We are looking for candidates who have experience with similar models of instruction, working in diverse communities, and a solid commitment to supporting the holistic development of middle school students.
 
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

• Facilitating Math units selected within a safe, socially supportive, and inclusive Middle School classroom
• Developing Math lessons that serve varied learning styles and levels of knowledge, skill and understanding
• 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.
• Taking part in a collaborative professional team environment, working with other teachers and administrators to develop, implement, and refine integrated, project- based curriculum focused on whole student development.
• Actively participating in regular professional development activities, both internal and external, such as regular classroom observations, reflective discussion of professional practice, professional readings, visiting other classrooms and schools to observe colleagues, attending conferences, and offering trainings or workshops for colleagues in an area of expertise.
• Maintaining frequent, sensitive, and effective communication with students, students’ families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders.
• Lead a “Roots” which involves facilitating Roots modules (provided by and in conjunction with the Roots Coordinator) that aid students in developing their self-understanding, identity formation, cultural competency, and empathy skills through modules such as Peer Coaching, Mindfulness, Expressive Art, Service Learning, Identity Projects, and Restorative Circles.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supporting culture within all Roots sessions.
• Integrate aspects of the Roots curriculum into other aspects of a Middle School Teacher role, including academic instruction, classroom management, and relationship building.

Qualifications & Traits

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and
• Appropriate Missouri “Middle School Mathematics 5-9” Teacher Certification
• Experience (minimum three years preferred) teaching 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grades
• Experience working with diverse learners, including mixed socio-economic populations, English language learners and students with special needs
• Experience with and passion for pedagogical practices grounded in constructivism, Inquiry-based learning, and the multiple intelligences theory
• Experience cultivating a student-centered classroom that includes culturally-responsive classroom management practices, and the cultivation of a growth mindset
• Experience developing a cohesive classroom culture where there is a dedication to community-building, conflict resolution skill-building and empowering students to be agents for positive social change
• Training and experience in Trauma-Informed Schools
• Ongoing practice of Mindfulness or Contemplative Practice
• Be aligned with the philosophy and mission of the school and organization
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills as well as a desire to collaborate with various stakeholders to develop a strong school community
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude
• Be dependable and have excellent follow-through

Compensation & Benefits
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.