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Columbia, MO | United States

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Job Summary

CIS is a college-preparatory, independent school with a rich history of whole-child education and an emphasis on global perspectives. The focus of the curriculum is to provide an individualized educational experience for each student and to foster the pursuit of excellence and joy in learning and living. Class sizes are intentionally small to facilitate high quality teaching and mentorship. As a member of the Lower School Division, classroom teachers are responsible for teaching students in their specified grade level. Specifically, the classroom teacher teaches reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies with a global perspective focused on one continent at each grade level. Additionally, classroom teachers support the social, emotional and character development of each student in his/her class.

Columbia, Missouri

CIS is a growing school of 420, JK-12, located in a mid-sized city halfway between the major metropolitan areas of St. Louis and Kansas City.  Columbia is home to the flagship University of Missouri, and so offers all the amenities of a college town—and a populace that values education, cultural opportunities, award-winning restaurants, and collegiate athletics. Outdoor opportunities abound in the area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach our lower school curriculum to students in kindergarten
• Update and create curriculum in conjunction with grade level partner and lower school division goals
• Create opportunities for students to understand themselves and others as both individuals and members of a larger community
• Collaborate with your grade level partner to establish continuity with the curriculum and primary grade level experiences
• Collaborate with Specialist Teachers (science, technology, media center, art, music, World Languages, and physical education) to establish meaningful connections for learning
• Work with students on an individual basis outside of regularly scheduled class times (as needed)
• Provide regular, weekly feedback (written and verbal) to students and parents
• Prepare progress reports and conduct conferences for students and parents each semester
• Attend faculty, divisional, and in-service meetings as scheduled
• Support the mission of the school through teaching, advising, and participating as a member of the faculty

Other Duties

• Supervise before school, recess, lunch, and dismissal activities
• Provide support for and chaperone lower school functions (socials, etc.)
• Attend school related functions, when appropriate, in support of students
• Attend professional development opportunities
• Model life-long learning through personal and professional growth
• Serve as an ambassador for the school at Open Houses and other admissions or public relations activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Minimum of 2-5 years teaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated passion for working with children and an understanding of the developmental needs of the age group
• Highly skilled teacher with effective pedagogical and classroom management techniques (include any experience with Responsive Classroom)
• Include any experience teaching EveryDay Mathematics and Fundations Program
• Effective written and oral communicator
• Commitment to the success of every student
• Proven collaborator and team member
• Innovative and optimistic thinker
• Life-long learner with a growth mindset

How to Apply

Interested candidates for the 2024-2025 school year should submit the following to [email protected] :  Letter of Interest, Statement of Educational Philosophy, and Resumé/CV.

About Columbia Independent School

Columbia Independent School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school of 378 students in junior kindergarten through grade twelve, located in mid-Missouri near the University of Missouri, Stephens College, and Columbia College. Founded in 1998, CIS seeks to foster superior academic, artistic, athletic, and social growth for each of its students. Students come from a variety of socio-economic, religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds from Columbia and the surrounding area, as well as foreign countries. Columbia Independent School is a member of National Association of Independent Schools, ISACS, National Association for College Admission Counseling, The College Board, Educational Records Bureau, and National Honor Society. Columbia Independent School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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