English Language Learner Teacher (Immediate Opening)

KIPP•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Working in classrooms across KIPP St. Louis Public Schools, you are an educator who builds bridges. Bridging understanding and comprehension to support students who speak a variety of languages at home and helping these students learn in the English Language. You’re great at communication and understand not just how to communicate ideas but also culture and customs. You want to make sure everyone understands, students, teachers, and parents, to support students in their educational journeys. This role will be working primarily at our KIPP Inspire Academy middle school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (REQUIRED)
Valid Missouri Teacher Certification
Must hold or be eligible for T.E.S.O.L certification or ELL certification in the state of Missouri (REQUIRED)
Experience working with ELL students
Pass Criminal Background Check
Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, or other language (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Director of Special Populations to ensure a strong ESOL programming
Teach small group ESOL classes and assist in writing a challenging curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students, is standards-aligned, and promotes critical thinking
Provide push-in ESOL support and additional intervention to scholars when appropriate
Assist the Director of Special Populations in completing and documenting state-mandated English language proficiency screening and testing at BOY and in January of each school year
Serve as a resource for teachers working with ELL students
Analyze student achievement data each testing cycle to inform intentional language instruction for the coming unit.
Attend meetings and conferences for parents of ELL students to ensure that parents have the necessary information so their child can achieve success
Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues
Model, enforce and uphold values, policies, and culture
Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with the Director of Special Populations and other colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data
Actively participate in weekly staff development activities, meetings, and weekly check-ins with the Director of Special Populations
Other duties as assigned
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 ceremony and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Granted holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers