Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Liberty School District 53 Elementary - Liberty, Missouri. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5382332

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Teacher Elementary

Purpose Statement

The job of Elementary Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an elementary teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student.

This job reports to Principal - Elementary

• Administers developmental assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, students' achievements, and developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Analyzes assessment for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, administration and/or seeking the assistance of district specialists.
• Collaborates with grade level teams, other instructional staff, and school personnel within professional learning communities; as well as parents and various community members (e.g. PTA, business partners, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student learning outcomes, and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Directs para-professionals, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Escorts students (e.g. office, library, multipurpose room, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and from destination.
• Facilitates student learning (e.g. arranging field trips, creating a learning environment, integrating technology, tutoring students before or after school, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Interacts continually with students for the purpose of educating them.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and nonconfidential manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Models and instructs life skills (e.g. conversation, citizenship, community involvement, friendship, manners, clean up activities, listening skills, etc.) for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. PLC, SAP, staff, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, anecdotal records, lesson plans, study units, progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school policies.
• Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, students, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety…