Kindergarten Teacher

Trenton R-IX School District S.M. Rissler Elementary School – Trenton, Missouri

Job : 5578559

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Qualifications: Appropriate Certification by the Missouri State Department of Education.

Reports to: Building Principal

Goal: To help students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as able, responsible citizens.

Responsibilities:

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Align and implement District approved curriculum.
• Assess accomplishment of students on a regular basis.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individual and group instruction.
• Create a positive learning environment through displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through a variety of means including conferences.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Attend required meetings.
• Select, requisition and inventory appropriate books and instructional aids.
• Supervise students during work day.
• Work cooperatively with other staff.
• Supervise paraprofessional if appropriate.
• Prepare for class and provide written evidence as requested.
• Make referrals of students when necessary as determined by need.
• Manage classroom behaviors appropriately.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Keep confidentiality and respect student privacy.
• Keep building principal informed of appropriate issues.
• Make decisions for the best interests of the District and within Board policies and CSIP objectives.
• Promote positive relations between the building, District, Board and community.
• Work to achieve district goals adopted by the Board.
• Execute all policies, rules and regulations adopted by the Board.
• Perform duties as assigned to maintain order and safety.

Terms of Employment:

Contract to be established by the Board – Generally 182 days.

Evaluation:

Annually by the Building Principal in accordance with policy.

A criminal fingerprint/background clearance is required.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Bachelor degree preferred.

• Shari Claycomb , Human Resources
• Trenton, Missouri 64683
• Phone:  ext. 1
• Email: sclaycomb.mo.us