Fifth Grade Teacher

Position Type:
Certified/Elementary Classroom Teachers

Date Posted:
7/29/2026

Location:
Fifth Grade Center

Date Available:
08/10/2026

Closing Date:
08/02/2026
Fifth Grade Teacher

*This is a one year only position. Applicants must not already be under contract in another district for the 26-27 school year.*

Timeline:

• Interviews will take place on Tuesday, August 4th
• Projected start date of Monday, August 10th

JOB SUMMARY:
The Ladue School District is seeking an innovative, energetic, and student-centered educator to join the Ladue Fifth Grade Center (FGC). Unlike a traditional elementary setting, the FGC is a unique campus designed exclusively to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of 5th graders. Here, you will help students bridge the gap between elementary and middle school in an environment entirely tailored to their unique developmental milestones. FGC departmentalizes so teachers teach students a specific content. The content for this position has not yet been determined.


MINIMAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches knowledge and skills to fifth grade students, following the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Experience in upper elementary is preferred.
3. Maximizes assessment strategies to promote student learning and growth in all aspects of the curriculum especially in the area of critical thinking.
4. Maintains familiarity with district and Missouri State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
5. Teachers are expected to become familiar with the Board policies, rules, and procedures and the district curriculum so that they may be able to carry these into effective operation.
6. Collaborates with appropriate stakeholder groups within the school and community.
7. See attached job description for further details.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher.
2. Missouri Teacher Certification in Elementary Education 1-6 or 5-9 specific content certification required.

COMPENSATION:


Salary will be commensurate with education and teaching experience using the 2026-27 Teacher Salary Schedule. Benefits are offered with this position.

The Ladue School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs or activities. Inquires related to district programs may be directed to Title IX coordinator, 9703 Conway Road, St. Louis MO 63124; telephone number View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Attachment(s):

• Teacher K-12.pdf