Job Description

The College and Career Readiness Teacher works as part of the KIPP St. Louis High School team in conjunction with KIPP Forward team. You will be responsible for classroom instruction while supporting the development of and teaching a curriculum for high school juniors or seniors, which will prepare them to apply for best-fit post-secondary programs upon graduation. You will also work closely with academic teachers, parents, students, and the greater St. Louis community to ensure our students are equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully matriculate to and thrive in college, career, and beyond.

The College & Career Readiness teacher is a classroom teacher. This is not a Guidance Counselor or Academic Adviser position.

Position Type: Full-time, 10 months, Exempt,

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom culture

• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
• Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students
• Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences and more

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

School-Based Staff staff must have the ability to...

• Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis
• Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Interpret policy, procedures and data
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree ( REQUIRED)
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification ( REQUIRED)
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Additional Information

We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.

• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony and more!

• Non-profit student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards

Generous time off:

• Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave

• Paid parental leave for new families

• Granted holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break

• Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)

On-going professional development opportunities:

• Weekly coaching sessions

• Weekly school-based professional development

• Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers