Elementary Long Term Substitute ($200.00/day)

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP St. Louis Substitute provides instructional coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period of time. The long-term substitute will work the regular hours (830am - 345pm) of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence. The long-term substitute is assigned to KIPP St. Louis Schools based on school needs and is assigned to a school for six to twelve weeks before being reassigned to another school. This is a temporary position and is based on the school’s district coverage needs. Position Type : Full-time, Non-exempt, TEMPORARY (as needed per school district needs) Location: Elementary Schools (K-4th) ; On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following: Teach a challenging college preparatory curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students, is standards-aligned, and promotes critical thinking Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in lesson planning and unit design Design assessments and use data daily and weekly to drive instructional practices and provide students with feedback on their progress; regularly grade student work Enforce and uphold school’s values, policies, and culture Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data Seek out and respond to coaching to increase capacity to run an effective classroom that promotes high levels of student achievement Communicate regularly with families about the progress of students and remain available to students and families in the evening Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues Actively participate in weekly staff development activities and meetings Other duties as assigned by the school leadership team This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors Frequently positions self to interact with students inside and outside of the classroom Must be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building, as well as outside Daily operation of a computer and classroom equipment Occasional moderate lifting Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty Maintain emotional control under stress Interprets policy, procedures, and data Occasionally endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED (REQUIRED)
• Missouri Substitute Certification (REQUIRED)
• A passion for teaching in the city of St. Louis
• Dedication to helping children grow and learn

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Appropriate Teaching Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Teach a challenging college preparatory curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students, is standards-aligned, and promotes critical thinking
• Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in lesson planning and unit design
• Design assessments and use data daily and weekly to drive instructional practices and provide students with feedback on their progress; regularly grade student work
• Enforce and uphold school’s values, policies, and culture
• Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data
• Seek out and respond to coaching to increase capacity to run an effective classroom that promotes high levels of student achievement
• Communicate regularly with families about the progress of students and remain available to students and families in the evening
• Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues
• Actively participate in weekly staff development activities and meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the school leadership team

Benefits

• $200/day for a substitute with Missouri Substitute certification. Please note that this position does not include paid holidays or pay for extended school breaks such as, fall break, winter break, spring break, or unexpected snow days/school closure days. Pay is according to the days and hours worked by the substitute.
• For full-time substitutes only. If consecutively employed during a probationary period of 90 days, team members will receive the option to elect our substitute gold benefits package consisting of our $0 deductible in medical, dental, and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees