1st Grade Humanities Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 48,000+

School Overview

St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts is an innovative charter public school serving students and families within St. Louis City. The school began with kindergarten through first grade and will add one grade per year, ultimately serving grades K5. St. Louis Voices Academy emphasizes media and storytelling, whole-child development, real-world inquiry, and progressive learner autonomy as foundational design elements supporting its mission.

Mission : St. Louis Voices Academy leverages media arts and storytelling to equip students with the agency to excel academically, author their own futures, and make meaningful contributions to their communities

Role Overview

Teachers are our most critical resource in shaping the learning experiences of our students. As a 1st Grade Humanities Teacher, you will create engaging, rigorous, and culturally responsive learning opportunities that foster literacy, critical thinking, and storytelling in young learners. You will empower students to explore diverse perspectives, express their voices confidently, and engage with the world through reading, writing, and discussion.

You will work collaboratively within a dynamic, mission-driven environment that prioritizes equity, innovation, and student-centered learning. Our teachers embrace their own stories as a means to support students in becoming compelling storytellers and engaged scholars.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Learning

• Deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction aligned with St. Louis Voices Academys pedagogical approaches, including :

Culturally responsive teaching

School Culture & Community Building

Morning arrival & dismissal

Reflection & Continuous Improvement

Additional Responsibilities

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

Why Join Us?

St. Louis Voices Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where all students and staff can thrive.