Early Childhood Teacher 2025-2026

Get to Know Us:

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility. RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,700 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture:

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children.

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to fight and advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!

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SUMMARY: Reports directly to the Director of Early Childhood. Deliver the highest quality instruction to facilitate student achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain records and other information regarding the progress of children.
• Plan and implement the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the district.
• Treat all children and families with dignity and respect.
• Communicate and interact positively and professionally with parents.
• Adapt instruction to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, handicaps, special talents, individual style and pace of learning.
• Consider individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background.
• Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom.
• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth including Project Construct, Creative Curriculum and Parents as Teachers.
• Conduct parent conferences, both formal and informal, on children’s school adjustment and classroom behavior.
• Provide home visits through the Parents as Teachers program to families of children enrolled in his/her classroom.
• Assist in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children and report this information to the parents.
• Assist in the public relations events sponsored by the school.
• Assume responsibility for children enrolled in other classrooms during employment hours, including classrooms, halls and play areas.
• Attend scheduled staff or program meetings, or special events called by the director.
• Check and report attendance of children in assigned groups.
• Implement methods for effectively utilizing the services of the teachers and assistants.
• Cooperate with the director in any temporary reassignment necessary, or in other ways necessary to maintain a quality program for all children enrolled.
• Responsible for completing all requirements of accreditation, licensing, and grants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Current and appropriate Missouri DESE early childhood certificate (B-3) required.
• Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Year: 10 Month

Salary: Teacher Range on the District Teacher Salary Schedule