Elementary School Teacher (K-4th Grade) - (2025-2026 School Year)

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

About The Position

On the 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 with your colleagues Participate in school-wide and individual professional development School-Based Staff 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)

Requirements

BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED
Pass Criminal Background Check
Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Nice To Haves

Appropriate Missouri Teacher Certification PREFERRED (Elementary 1-6, Birth - 3rd, etc.) ; or a willingness to become certified ASAP; OR A valid substitute teaching certification

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 with 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 14.5% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, christmas party, and more!
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 once a 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