Middle School English Teacher School Year

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Working in either KIPP Inspire or KIPP Triumph Academy, you’re an enthusiastic educator stoking the academic interests of students. You love reading and writing and want to engage students to a lifelong love of reading. You’re excited to use our innovative Wit and Wisdom curriculum to discover the passions students have and ensure they feel confident in writing and reading every day! As an English teacher, you aim to teach your students the power of their voice through English.
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, 10 months
On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:
Curriculum Development and Instruction
Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
Help Build a Positive School and Classroom culture
Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students
Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and more
Demonstrate a Growth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
School-Based Staff must have the ability to...
Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis
Occasional moderate lifting, pushing and pulling
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interpret policy, procedures and data
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Qualifications: Qualifications
What you bring to the table:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related content area (REQUIRED)
Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)
Pass Criminal Background Check
Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
Additional Information
What we bring to the table:
We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:
$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards
Generous time off:
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Paid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday every other month)
On-going professional development opportunities:
Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers
Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!
KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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Location:
ST Louis, MO, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education, Training, And Library Occupations

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