Position: 1st Grade Teacher
Reports to: Lower School Director

Job Summary
CIS is a college preparatory independent school with a rich history of whole-child education and
a global perspective. 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 focus on one continent. Additionally,
classroom teachers support the social, emotional, and character development of each student in
his/her class.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
? Teach the lower school curriculum to students in first grade
? 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 grade level partner to establish continuity with the curriculum and primary
grade level experiences
? Collaborate with specialist teachers (science, technology, media center, art, music, modern
languages, and physical education) in order 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

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
? Supervise before school, recess, lunch, and dismissal activities
? Provide support for and chaperone lower school functions (socials, dances, 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
? 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
? 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

Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Interest, a Statement of Educational Philosophy,
and a Resume/CV via email to resumes@cislions.org.

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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