Kindergarten Teacher KC Metro BA

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

St. Thomas More Catholic School in South Kansas City is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and certified teacher for a Kindergarten classroom for the 2025-2026 School Year. The teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic Church by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of students within the framework of the school's philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The teacher provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth.  The position is full time and is based upon a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic      education and the mission of the school.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an      active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of      personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude      and example.
• Helps build the schools faith community by a      demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and      service activities.
• Demonstrates effective planning skills by      preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by      incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Demonstrates competence in teaching by      demonstrating current best practices in teaching, thorough knowledge of      curriculum and subject matter, communicating effectively with students and      parents, and organizing classroom learning and materials to maximize      student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Develops and uses effective methods of evaluation      that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and      skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach      which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards      for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintains a functional and pleasant learning      environment.
• Cooperates with school and diocesan administration;      works effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships      with students and parents.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing      diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of information, displays      sound judgment in dress and general behavior.

Requirements

 Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited      university.
• A valid teaching certificates.
• Ability to utilize technology for instruction and      learning.
• Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry      is an asset. 
• Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred, but      not required. 

St. Thomas More Parish & School offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick leaves, plus paid holidays.  Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.