Part-Time ELL Teacher (24.25 SY)

Company Description

Who we are : KIPP St. Louis is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St.

Louis City. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission : Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose college, career, and beyond so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision : Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Equity Statement : KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni.

Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

Job Description

Working in classrooms across KIPP St. Louis Public Schools, You are an educator who builds bridges. Bridging understanding and comprehension to support students who speak a variety of languages at home and helping these students learn in the English Language.

You’re great at communication and understand not just how to communicate ideas but also culture and customs. You want to make sure everyone understands, students, teachers, and parents to support students in their educational journeys.

Position Type : Part-time, Non-Exempt, 10-month

Tentative Start Date : July 22, 2024

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

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Work collaboratively with the Manager of ELL to ensure strong ESOL programming
• Teach small group ESOL classes and assist in writing a challenging curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students, is standards-aligned, and promotes critical thinking
• Provide push-in ESOL support and additional intervention to scholars when appropriate
• Assist the ELL Teacher / Coordinator in completing and documenting state-mandated English language proficiency screening and testing at BOY and January of each school year
• Serve as a resource for teachers working with ELL students
• Analyze student achievement data each testing cycle to inform intentional language instruction for the coming unit.
• Attend meetings and conferences for parents of ELL students to ensure that parents have the necessary information so their child can achieve success
• Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues
• Model, enforce and uphold school’s values, policies, and culture
• Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with ELL Teacher / Coordinator and other colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data
• Actively participate in weekly staff development activities, meetings, and weekly check-ins with ELL Teacher / Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned

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)
• This job posting / description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table :

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification
• Must hold or be eligible for certification or ELL certification in the state of Missouri (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.