Part-Time Elementary Science Instructor

Work Location: Springfield Campus

Department: Greenwood Lab School

Pay
Grade: Unclassified

Proposed Salary: $26-$32 per hour

Sponsorship
Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This
position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

General Function

General
Function

The Instructor will be primarily responsible for supporting the instructional program with specific responsibility
for facilitating learning within elementary science classrooms and other assigned areas; developing engaging, hands-on lesson plans aligned
with curriculum standards; delivering group and individual instruction; supervising students; collaborating with teachers, professional
staff, and administrators regarding instructional and classroom needs; and communicating with parents or guardians regarding student
progress and learning experiences.

Description of Primary Duties

Description of Primary
Duties

• Provide part-time elementary science instruction for students in grades K-6
• Develop and implement engaging,
  age-appropriate science lessons and laboratory experiences aligned with curriculum standards
• Facilitate inquiry-based and hands-on
  learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, observation, and problem-solving
• Create a positive and supportive
  classroom environment that promotes scientific exploration and student engagement
• Integrate STEM practices, technology,
  demonstrations, and collaborative learning activities into instruction
• Support the development of scientific literacy through
  experiments, data collection, discussion, and project-based learning
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning
  needs and developmental levels
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to support interdisciplinary learning
  connections
• Assess student learning and provide feedback regarding academic progress and skill development
• Supervise
  students during instructional activities and maintain appropriate classroom safety procedures for elementary science instruction

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Valid Missouri
  Elementary Teaching Certificate required
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Elementary Education, Science Education, or related field
  required; Master’s degree preferred
• Prior elementary teaching experience required
• Experience teaching elementary science
  required
• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills preferred

Equal Opportunity
Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with
respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination
policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the
University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national
origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the
University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious
organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains
a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri
State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the
basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should
be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897,
Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252,
417-836-4252, 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at
University expense.

HR Representative
Crystal Ponder

Open Date:
05/19/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Posting Number: 20260019PTS

Quick Link
for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86493

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