[26-27] Middle School English + Language Arts Teacher

Summary

The mission of CWC Kansas City is to provide an excellent public education focused on developing and demonstrating understanding while building connections within the school community.

CWC Kansas City Middle School teachers will implement a high-quality and challenging program that leverages the constructivist learning theory. The ELA Teacher will facilitate engaging ELA units that allow students to develop content mastery in reading, writing, and language, in addition to cultivating critical thinking in an applied communications setting. 

We are looking for candidates who have experience with similar models of instruction, working in varied 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

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Facilitating ELA units selected within a safe, socially supportive, and inclusive Middle School classroom


• Developing ELA 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 training 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

The ideal Middle School ELA Teacher will have: 

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and 


• Appropriate Missouri “Middle School Language Arts 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


• Maintain strong personal commitment to ongoing learning and growth


• Willingness to explore additional school responsibilities; stipends may be available for such responsibilities.


• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

This role is placed on the “A:  Entry,” “B:  Bachelor’s,” “M:  Master’s,” or “D:  Doctorate/Ed.S.”  as appropriate.

CWC Kansas City offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.  CWC Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.