Long-Term Substitute ($175/day)

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools • St. Louis, MO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Long-Term Substitute (LTS) Teacher is a full-time, temporary regional employee assigned to KIPP St. Louis schools based on staffing needs (K-12). LTS teachers provide instructional coverage for extended teacher absences by delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction, managing the classroom, monitoring student progress, and performing the regular duties of the absent teacher. Assignments typically last 6–12 weeks, or longer, and may be reassigned based on district needs.

Requirements

• 60 college credits and Missouri Substitute Certification
• A passion for teaching in the city of St. Louis
• Dedication to helping children grow and learn

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and Missouri Substitute Certification
• Experience substituting or working with the youth
• Experience in a high-performing, data-driven school environment
• Track record of driving significant student achievement gains

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction where all students engage in grade-level standards, texts, and rigorous tasks daily
• Internalize curriculum to ensure alignment to standards, pacing, and high-quality outcomes
• Design lessons where students do the majority of the thinking, talking, reading, writing, and problem-solving
• Facilitate structured academic discourse that requires students to explain, justify, and build on ideas using academic language
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment grounded in high expectations, strong routines, and productive struggle
• Implement systems that maximize instructional time and ensure students remain focused, accountable, and independent
• Create a safe and structured environment where students take academic risks and persist through challenging work
• Reinforce consistent expectations for behavior and learning aligned to school-wide systems
• Build strong relationships with students and families to support both academic and cultural outcomes

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree