High School English Teacher
About The Position
The High School English Teacher at Kairos Academies is a mission-driven educator who brings English Language Arts instruction to life through rigorous, inquiry-based, and student-centered learning. This role combines content expertise with the Kairos instructional approach—empowering students to think critically, analyze deeply, and grow as self-directed learners and citizens. At Kairos, all teachers are leaders. Beyond instruction, teachers model our values of Love, Excellence, Agency, and Diversity while contributing to the culture and systems that make Kairos a place where every student can thrive. Teachers are expected to coach, collaborate, and reflect to ensure students achieve measurable academic and personal growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s required
- Valid Missouri ELA 9-12 certification (or willingness to certify ASAP)
- 3+ years of high school ELA teaching preferred
- Strong content mastery in English Language Arts or related field
- Proven ability to use data to drive instruction
- Eligible to work for any employer in the U.S
- Pass criminal background check
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, student information systems, and digital platforms
- Commitment to school safety protocols and emergency procedures
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred
Responsibilities
- Adapt and implement a standards-aligned curriculum
- Design engaging lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessment
- Analyze Gradient, NWEA, EOC, and internal assessments to inform instruction
- Monitor student growth and differentiate supports accordingly
- Facilitate student Circle once a week, as well as participate in all staff Circle once a week
- Monitor your mentor group’s academic and behavior progress and provide support students in setting and reaching ambitious academic and character development goals
- Provide guidance and support on students’ self-discovery work
- Serve as a direct point-of-contact for Kairos families to communicate school-wide information
- Cultivate a high-expectations, equitable classroom environment for up to 25 students
- Build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Serve in one of our “whole-school service” roles (e.g., Grade-Level Lead, Civic Engagement Lead, Tutoring Lead, SEL Lead) to drive school wide initiatives and reinforce our values
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off & wellness reimbursement
- Professional development & certification reimbursement
- School tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
