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Missouri K–12 Teaching Jobs

606+ open K-12 teaching jobs across 566 Missouri school districts. Browse by city, district, or subject - updated daily.

districts hiring
134
Median posted pay
$41,500

Based on 222 posted roles

Peak posting window
Mar–May

Trailing 12 months of postings

Missouri teacher salary snapshot

Based on 222 active Missouri listings with pay disclosed on this site.

$41,500

annual median, all roles

The median disclosed salary across Missouri is $41,500, based on 222 active listings with pay information. Classroom Teacher is the most common role in current listings.

Hiring demand in Missouri

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Missouri has 606 active K–12 Teaching Jobs. Physical & Health Education accounts for 15% of listings. Kansas City has the most active listings, while St. Louis has the most recent postings.

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Fresh openings in Missouri

Newest K-12 and district roles published across the state.

Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional
KH

Lebanon, Missouri · Full Time

$18.00-$21.65 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-3:30PM Job Summary Assist special education teachers in providing individualized instruction and support to students with special needs. Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Support students with their daily act...

Compensation not listed

Chess Instructor
GK

Greater KC LINC IncNew

Chess Instructor

Kansas City, Missouri · Part Time

As a Chess Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in fostering strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for chess among students of varying ages and skill levels. Your primary objective will be to design and deliver engaging, comprehensive chess lessons that cater to beginners through...

Compensation not listed

Substitute Instructor for Academics

St. Louis, Missouri · Full Time

Provides 1:1 and group instruction as needed to support student online learning toward earning a high school diploma. Coordinates student high school diploma education and training to ensure student progress, retention and completion of the Job Corps program leading to quality full-time jobs, higher educ...

$20 - $23/hr

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Frequently asked questions

There are 606 active K–12 Teaching Jobs in Missouri, across 128 cities.

The median disclosed pay is $41,500 across 222 listings in Missouri. Classroom Teacher has a median of $40,000.

Requirements in Missouri can vary by role and employer, so candidates should confirm the required license, certificate, or credentials for each posting. Review the license and credential requirements section for the official agency resource before applying.

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Kansas City, St. Louis, and Saint Louis County have the most active listings in Missouri.

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License and credential requirements in Missouri

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s “Become Certified Teacher” page outlines the pathways and requirements for obtaining a Missouri teaching certificate, including education, institutional recommendation, GPA, assessments, applications, and background clearance. It also provides information for out-of-state, alternative-route, and temporary authorization applicants.

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