Elementary Teacher (K-4)

St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts • St. Louis, MO

3d • $48,000

About The Position

Teachers are our most critical resource. They will be responsible for creating a culture reflective of our mission and nurturing students reflective of our graduate aims (self-directed learners, powerful communicators, effective collaborators, compassionate changemakers). Teachers at St. Louis Voices Academy must embrace their own stories to support students who are compelling storytellers. St. Louis Voices Academy teachers are results-driven educators with experience in, and commitment to, standards-based curricula and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions. Our teachers assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students through an engaging instructional model that enables students to flourish academically and personally. We seek teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction in a supported, professional learning environment.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or higher in Elementary Education or other related fields of study
• Missouri Teacher Certification or ability to be certified within one semester after beginning employment
• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years of experience preferred)
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social-emotional and academic development
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• Evidence of alignment with school’s mission: leveraging media and storytelling to equip students with the agency to excel academically, author their own futures, and make meaningful contributions to the communities
• Evidence of alignment with St. Louis Voices Academy’s core values: community, commitment, courage, confidence, compassion, and celebration
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and a deep understanding of drivers of the opportunity gap
• Proactive, strategic problem-solver who is able to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, often while balancing competing priorities
• Personal responsibility and commitment to continual professional growth

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction utilizing St. Louis Voices Academy’s pedagogical approaches: culturally responsive teaching, cooperative learning, inquiry-based learning, individualized learning, and student presentation
• Teach students to tell their stories by telling your own stories
• Meet weekly with instructional leaders to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their children’s learning needs
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions
• Support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal
• Facilitate class meetings to foster community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement
• Reflect on practice and student data to seek ways to improve
• Internalizes feedback and acts upon it
• Perform all duties as assigned.

Benefits

• St. Louis Voices Academy offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Aside from extensive professional development, all our staff members are equipped with laptops, email, and all necessary supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level