High School Science Teacher

Kairos Academies•Saint Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Academies is seeking a hardworking, culture-building, student-focused, data-driven high school Science Teacher to teach Chemistry and/or Physics. At Kairos, all teachers are leaders—you’ll not only teach rigorous lab-based science courses but also serve in a whole-school service role (e.g., STEM Lead, Safety Lead) that advances inquiry, innovation, and student agency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Physics, Science Education, or related
Valid Missouri Chemistry and/or Science teaching certification (or willingness to certify ASAP)
3+ years of high school Chemistry and/or Physics teaching preferred
Expertise in laboratory safety, scientific inquiry, data analysis, and modeling
Eligible to work for any employer in the U.S
Pass criminal background check
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, student information systems, and digital science tools (e.g., PhET, Vernier LabQuest)
Commitment to lab safety protocols, emergency procedures, and chemical handling regulations

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Adapt and implement NGSS- and standards-aligned Science units
Design hands-on labs, simulations, rubrics, and performance assessments
Analyze EOC, NWEA, MAP, and internal lab assessments to inform instruction
Monitor conceptual understanding, address misconceptions, and differentiate supports
Provide daily, actionable feedback in lab notebooks, reports, and problem sets
Communicate progress and next steps via email, calls, and parent-teacher conferences
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
Provide guidance and support on students’ self-discovery work
Serve as a direct point-of-contact for Kairos families to communicate school-wide information
Serve in a “whole-school service” role (e.g., Tutoring Lead, Safety Lead) to drive STEM initiatives.