Elementary School Teacher Job at The Discovery Center of Springfield, Springfield, MO

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  • The Discovery Center of Springfield
  • Springfield, MO

Job Description

A DCS Elementary School Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction that supports students' academic, social-emotional, and creative growth. Working in close partnership with other DCS educators, this role emphasizes differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and fostering a classroom culture rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and respect.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement daily lessons across core subject areas (Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Studies) aligned with Missouri Learning Standards and Discovery School’s constructivist approach.
  • Integrate STEM, inquiry, and project-based learning throughout the curriculum.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs, including students with identified learning differences and varying levels of readiness.
  • Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and support student growth.
  • Establish a classroom environment that promotes kindness, belonging, and intrinsic motivation.
  • Implement Conscious Discipline and other responsive classroom practices.
  • Model and teach executive functioning skills, growth mindset, and self-regulation strategies.
  • Promote student agency through choice, voice, and reflection.
  • Partner with co-teachers, specialists, and administrators to support student success.
  • Maintain open, empathetic communication with families through newsletters, conferences, and digital updates.
  • Participate in weekly team planning and regular professional development sessions.
  • Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and school-wide STEM events.

Other Duties

  • Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal on a rotating schedule.
  • Attend and support school events, including family nights, exhibitions, and field trips.
  • Maintain student records, progress reports, and portfolios.
  • Uphold all school safety and child protection policies.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or a related field
  • Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate or willingness to pursue one
  • Demonstrated experience creating engaging, student-centered learning environments
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • A commitment to equity, inclusion, and whole-child development

Preferred

  • Experience with project-based or STEM-integrated instruction
  • Familiarity with Conscious Discipline
  • Training in trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning
  • Enthusiasm for hands-on, collaborative learning

Job Tags

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