8th Grade Science Teacher - KIPP Triumph Academy

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate and engaging Middle School Science Teacher to join our KIPP St. Louis Team. As a Science Teacher, you’re an enthusiastic educator engaging in students’ innate curiosity. You’re a passionate scientist who wants to help students learn to explore and experiment. As a teacher at KIPP you are there to engage with the MySci curriculum and to adapt it to what your individual students need. You’re ready for a challenge and know that the pursuit of curiosity and knowledge is an occasion you want to rise to.

Requirements

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 )
Experience teaching or working with the youth
Pass Criminal Background Check
Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Responsibilities

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
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
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
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)

Benefits

$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