Upper Elementary ELA Teacher

The Leadership School • St. Louis, MO

78d

About The Position

The Leadership School prepares students to be in the driver’s seat of their own learning and to navigate the path toward the lives they imagine for themselves. We are the first public charter school in St. Louis County, paving the way for educational choice and opportunity for all families in the St. Louis area. We opened our doors in 2022 and serve K-5 students in the Normandy area. We are building our team of hardworking, results-oriented educators who embody our mission: to grow our students’ leadership capacity through earnest engagement in academically rigorous, culturally relevant, and relationship-oriented environment. Make your voice heard as we create the blueprint for educational excellence in the St. Louis area. Our team begins each year with professional development in the summer and then dedicates themselves throughout the year to your growth. We believe our students deserve an excellent staff, and we know that excellence is the result of planning, practice, feedback, iteration, and a commitment to continuous growth.

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 – Preferred

Responsibilities

• Internalize and own provided curricula to deliver high-quality 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

• Ongoing coaching and development
• Dedicated time for content teams to collaborate
• Flexibility in the hours a teacher and leaders spend on campus

What This Job Offers