High School Math Teacher

Kairos Academies•Saint Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Academies is seeking a hardworking, culture-building, student-focused, data-driven high school Math Teacher to deliver exceptional instruction in Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II. Teachers at Kairos also take on whole-school service roles that shape school culture, support student development, and build connections with families and the broader community. The teacher adapts and implements standards-aligned curriculum, designs engaging lessons and assessments, and uses student performance data to guide instruction and differentiation. The role includes mentoring students, facilitating weekly student and staff Circles, communicating with families, maintaining a high-expectations and equitable classroom for up to 25 students, and serving in a whole-school leadership role. The position is onsite at Kairos Academies in St. Louis, Missouri, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:40 AM–3:30 PM and occasional evenings or weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Valid Missouri math certification or willingness to certify as soon as possible.
Strong content mastery in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or Precalculus.
Proven ability to use data to drive instruction.
Eligible to work for any employer in the United States.
Pass a 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 degree preferred.
Three or more years of high school math teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Adapt and implement a standards-aligned curriculum.
Design engaging lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
Analyze Gradient, NWEA, EOC, and internal assessment data to inform instruction.
Monitor student growth and differentiate supports accordingly.
Facilitate student Circle once a week and participate in staff Circle once a week.
Monitor mentor-group students’ academic and behavior progress and support them in setting and reaching ambitious academic and character-development goals.
Guide and support 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 a whole-school service role, such as Grade-Level Lead, STEM Lead, Tutoring Lead, or SEL Lead, to drive school-wide initiatives and reinforce school values.
Follow school safety protocols and emergency procedures.