1st Grade Teacher

1st Grade Teacher

Sullivan School District C-2 Sullivan Primary School - Sullivan, Missouri

• Job : 5628542
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time

SUMMARY: To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge necessary for effective learning each child, every day.

• Teach District approved curriculum.
• Prepare for classroom instruction.
• Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and the like and communicate objectives to students.
• Implement various effective teaching techniques.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge of subject matter.
• Use diverse materials.
• Use instructional time effectively.
• Motivate students to learn.
• Communicate effectively with students.
• Provide evaluative feedback.
• Organize classroom to promote learning.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Manage student behavior constructively.
• Demonstrate positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and patrons.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Show enthusiasm for the teaching profession.
• Follow district policies and procedures.
• Be available to students and parents for education–related purposes outside instructional day.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Prepare materials for substitutes.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Supervise classroom, students, volunteers, paraprofessionals, or student interns as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in the area of major study.
• Certificates/License:
  Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Read, analyze, interpret business periodicals, journals, technical procedures, regulations; write reports, correspondence, procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Read, analyze, interpret educational assessments.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Calculate figures, apply knowledge to scoring and interpretation of assessments; apply fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; interpret large amounts of information.
• Technology:
  Competent with computers, web browsing, e‑mail, word processing, Google platform, student information system; learn new software as systems upgrade; use smart boards, projectors, copy machines, faxes, and other district–provided technology.
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Apply research and theory to instructional programs; plan and implement model lessons and teacher professional development based on district and school objectives and student needs; knowledge of subject matter content; knowledge of standards‑based curriculum models; knowledge of child/adolescent development; patience, respect, and understanding of students and parents; professional responsibility; clear communication; compliance with district requirements and Board policies.

The employee regularly walks, talks, hears, stands, sits; occasionally uses hands, reaches, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; occasionally lifts up to 20 lbs; vision required: close, distance, depth perception; interact with public and staff.

Noise level is usually moderate to loud depending on activity. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Note:

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the ADA and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Becky Jones, Assistant Superintendent
• Sullivan Primary School
• Phone:
• Email: jonesb