5th Grade Teacher
- Calvary Lutheran School
- 12411 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Job Description
Calvary Lutheran School is seeking a passionate, caring, and Christ-centered educator to serve as our 5th Grade Teacher. The ideal candidate will foster academic growth, spiritual development, and strong relationships with students and families while creating a positive and engaging classroom environment rooted in Christian values.
The 5th Grade Teacher will provide high-quality instruction across core subject areas while helping students develop responsibility, character, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of their identity in Christ.
About Calvary Lutheran School
Calvary Lutheran School partners with families to provide a Christ-centered education for students from infancy through 8th grade. Our mission is to nurture the whole child academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally within a caring and faith-filled community. Faculty and staff work collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences while supporting students in their growth as learners, leaders, and followers of Christ.
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with curriculum standards and school expectations
- Create a safe, organized, and positive classroom culture that supports student learning and growth
- Integrate Christian faith and values into daily instruction and interactions with students
- Assess student learning regularly and use data to guide instruction and interventions
- Communicate consistently and professionally with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities
- Collaborate with fellow teachers, administration, and support staff to support student success
- Maintain accurate student records, lesson plans, and grades
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and school ministry activities
- Support and uphold the mission and values of Calvary Lutheran School
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required
- Valid teaching certification preferred or ability to obtain certification
- Experience teaching upper elementary students preferred
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Desire to model Christian faith, character, and professionalism in daily interactions
Preferred Characteristics
- Passion for Christian education and partnering with families
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and families
- Strong organizational and instructional skills
- Growth mindset and willingness to collaborate and innovate
- Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
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At Calvary Lutheran School, we partner with families to provide a Christ-centered education that nurtures the whole child academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Serving students from infancy through 8th grade in a caring and faith-filled environment, our mission is to equip children to grow in wisdom, character, and faith while developing a lifelong love of learning and service to others.
As a ministry-focused school rooted in the Lutheran tradition, Calvary Lutheran School values strong relationships, academic excellence, servant leadership, and a supportive community culture. Our faculty and staff work collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences while helping students understand their identity as children of God and encouraging them to use their gifts to serve their neighbors.
Calvary Lutheran School offers a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere where teachers are supported professionally and spiritually. We are committed to fostering a positive school culture built on grace, respect, accountability, and partnership with families and the church community as we prepare students for success in high school and beyond.