The School District of Clayton is seeking a talented educator to teach literacy at Wydown Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in the study of literature, writing and middle school pedagogy.  Middle school literacy teachers guide students to make personal connections to literature.  The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about middle school philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents and will be able to present the curriculum using a problem-centered approach.

The successful candidate:

• Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as a facilitator of student learning
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings
• Assesses student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to differentiate instruction
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge
• Takes responsibility for teaching the District curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents
• Demonstrates an understanding of how knowledge in their subject areas is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines and life experiences
• Keeps abreast of current developments in their field and continues to deepen their understanding of their discipline(s)
• Demonstrates a respectful, cooperative, and caring manner with students and adults in the school community

Our diverse student population benefits from teachers who have a strong background in the differentiation of instructional practice resulting in high levels of achievement for all students.  Our teachers are essential in creating a learning community that respects all students.

Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Major or minor in content area preferred. Master’s Degree preferred.  

Certification: Missouri teacher certification, with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.

Experience: Preferred.

Compensation: Highly-competitive salary.

Benefits:  Comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status: Exempt, Professional Exemption-Teacher.

Work Calendar:  192 Day

To be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process.  These steps include completing the online application; uploading your cover letter, resume, and transcripts and listing three current references.  

Tentative Timeline

Job Posting - 01/27 - 02/09

1st Round Interview - 02/13

Lesson/Debrief - 02/20

Panel Interview - 02/27

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure