Long Term Substitute - Elementary School (2026 School Year)

KIPP • St. Louis, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP St. Louis Substitute provides instructional coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period of time. The long-term substitute will work the regular hours (830am - 345pm) of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence. The long-term substitute is assigned to KIPP St. Louis Schools based on school needs and is assigned to a school for six to twelve weeks before being reassigned to another school. This is a temporary position and is based on the school’s district coverage needs. Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt, TEMPORARY (as needed per school district needs) Location: Elementary Schools (K-4th) ;

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED (REQUIRED)
• Missouri Substitute Certification (REQUIRED)
• A passion for teaching in the city of St. Louis
• Dedication to helping children grow and learn

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Appropriate Teaching Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Teach a challenging college preparatory curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students, is standards-aligned, and promotes critical thinking
• Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in lesson planning and unit design
• Design assessments and use data daily and weekly to drive instructional practices and provide students with feedback on their progress; regularly grade student work
• Enforce and uphold school’s values, policies, and culture
• Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data
• Seek out and respond to coaching to increase capacity to run an effective classroom that promotes high levels of student achievement
• Communicate regularly with families about the progress of students and remain available to students and families in the evening
• Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues
• Actively participate in weekly staff development activities and meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the school leadership team

Benefits

• For full-time substitutes only. If consecutively employed during a probationary period of 90 days, team members will receive the option to elect our substitute gold benefits package consisting of our $0 deductible in medical, dental, and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees