Job Description

Working at KIPP St. Louis High School, your passion is for your students and scientific discovery. You are excited to educate students about ecological systems, sustainability, and environmental issues. Teachers develop engaging, interactive lesson plans, conduct experiments, and encourage critical thinking about environmental challenges. The role involves fostering an understanding of scientific principles and promoting environmental stewardship among students.

Position Type : Part-time, Exempt, 10 months

Tentative Start Date: July 21, 2025

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 the 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

• Part-time teachers MUST attend 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, Missouri Substitute Certification, or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)

• Pass Criminal Background Check

• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.