Science Teacher- 5th and 6th Grade
About The Position
The Leadership School is seeking hardworking, results-oriented educators for its 5th and 6th grade Science Teacher positions. The school is the first public charter school in St. Louis County, focused on providing educational choice and opportunity. The mission is to grow students' leadership capacity through an academically rigorous, culturally relevant, and relationship-oriented environment. Teachers are supported with dedicated time for planning, collaboration, coaching, development, feedback, and family communication. Approximately 60% of a teacher's time is student-facing, with 40% dedicated to planning, training, collaboration, and family communication.
Requirements
- A track record of success as a teacher
- High expectations for all students & the belief that all children deserve a life of opportunity & choice
- Strong communication, collaboration, organization, & problem-solving skills
- Ambition & a desire to grow every day based on data & feedback
- A collaborative mindset, the belief that we are stronger together & a desire to uplift your teammates
- A go-getter, change-maker mindset – the ability to create a plan, take initiative, & follow through
Nice To Haves
- Missouri teaching certificate
Responsibilities
- Internalize and own provided curricula to deliver high-quality science instruction every single day
- Prepare supplemental resources that lead students to a deep understanding of content
- Inspire high levels of motivation & investment in behavioral & academic expectations by maintaining clear and consistent expectations
- Analyze data, adjust lesson plans & instructional methods based on data, & create a long-term plan for unfinished learning
- Communicate clearly & often with families to ensure alignment between school & home expectations
- Implement school-wide and classroom routines and procedures with fidelity to ensure a healthy learning environment
Benefits
- Starting salaries for fully certified teachers between $50,000 and $70,000
- Starting salaries for non-certified staff between $40,000 and $50,000
- Performance stipends between $1,000 and $7,000 annually
- Comprehensive benefits
- Missouri’s PSRS/PEERS membership
- Work-free wellness days
- Professional development days throughout the year
- Extended planning and development blocks
- 1:1 weekly coaching cycles
- Leadership and advancement opportunities
- 1:1 mentorship and career planning
- Robust highly rated base curriculum with the autonomy to bring your own ideas and strategies into your lessons
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
