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High School Teacher Pool

High School Teacher Pool

Kairos Academies • Saint Louis, MO, US
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the High School Teacher Pool role at Kairos Academies

This range is provided by Kairos Academies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00 / yr - $75,000.00 / yr

Summary

Do you have a passion for teaching and transformational mentorship? Are you committed to rigorous instruction and dedicated to student success? Join the Kairos Academies team—where teacher excellence is recognized, supported, and compensated . Our Teacher First Compensation (TFC) model emphasizes transparency, fairness, and exceptional investment in high-performing educators who demonstrate outstanding instructional impact through their teaching experience, alignment with our core values, and proven student results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Instructional Leadership & Excellence : Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that drives measurable student achievement. Develop high-quality, rigorous lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments that align with school goals. Regularly analyze data to inform instructional decisions, interventions, and supports. Provide daily meaningful feedback to students tailored to their individual academic needs.
  • Student & Community Relationships : Build deep, authentic relationships with students and families to support students\' holistic development and persistence at Kairos. Maintain proactive, transparent, and consistent communication with families regarding student progress. Mentor and advise students regularly through advisory sessions and structured 1-1 check-ins. Actively contribute to cultivating a strong school culture grounded in Kairos core values : Love, Excellence, Agency, and Diversity.
  • Whole-School Service & Leadership : Engage proactively in whole-school service obligations beyond your classroom role, shaping school culture and community engagement. Example roles include Grade-Level Lead, Community Lead, SEL Lead, Content Lead, and more. Embrace Kairos\' collaborative professional community, supporting peers\' instructional growth and participating in professional learning communities (PLCs) and coaching check-ins.
  • Key Campus Driver Goals (Annual Performance Metrics) : Above State Average Proficiency on Missouri MAP / EOC Assessments, 70% growth on NWEA MAP, 90% student & family satisfaction with education at Kairos, 90% Average Daily Attendance (ADA), and 90% student persistence year-over-year.
  • This Job Isn't For You If You Won\'t… : Embrace high standards and a deep commitment to student excellence and achievement. Proactively adapt, learn, and iterate to meet evolving school and student needs. Demonstrate resilience and positivity in receiving and applying constructive feedback. Go above & beyond daily, consistently demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and problem-solving.

Who We Are

Now is the opportune moment—the Kairos —to reimagine education for the 21st century. Recognized nationally by Forbes, Bellwether Education, NBC Today, and Education Week as an innovative and high-performing model, Kairos replaces traditional lectures with engaging projects. It transforms conventional classrooms into self-directed learning environments supported by 1-on-1 executive functioning mentorship. Our Teacher First Compensation model explicitly rewards teaching excellence, aligning compensation transparently with clear performance metrics, student outcomes, and leadership contributions. At Kairos, teachers are deeply valued professionals who :

  • Demonstrate consistently high instructional effectiveness.
  • Maintain high student achievement growth outcomes.
  • Build lasting relationships that enhance student persistence and the school community.
  • Technology Skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, instructional technology, and data management platforms.
  • Regular use of a computer-based student Information Management system.
  • Skillful use of digital curriculum resources to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Safety Responsibilities

  • Know, teach, and reinforce our safety policies and procedures.
  • Proactively recognize and report unsafe actions or environments.
  • Respond swiftly and appropriately to emergencies to maintain a safe school climate.
  • Physical Demands

  • Ability to occasionally exert 20-50 pounds, frequently exert 10-25 pounds.
  • Comfortable using instructional technology extensively throughout the day.
  • Mobility and stamina to supervise, instruct, and support students actively.
  • Work Environment

  • Active, dynamic classroom and school environment with varying noise levels and frequent interactions.
  • This is not a remote position—all Kairos teachers deliver instruction in-person and onsite at our St. Louis campus.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Valid Missouri Substitute Certification (required).
  • Valid Missouri Teacher Certification is strongly preferred or willing to obtain promptly.
  • A minimum of 3+ years of teaching experience is preferred.
  • Successful completion of criminal records check annually.
  • Eligible to work in the United States.
  • Teacher First Compensation Model

    Kairos Academies offer transparent, competitive compensation based on clear evaluation criteria across three categories :

  • Administrative Qualifications (certification & teaching experience)
  • Instructional Quality (demonstrated through interviews & teaching samples)
  • Professional Record of Results (academic achievement & leadership contributions)
  • Salary

  • Base Salary for certified teachers with experience starts at : $60,000
  • The starting salary for all qualified teacher assistant candidates begins at a competitive minimum of $45,000 annually.
  • (Specific placement within bands depends on points earned in our evaluation system.)
  • Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Wellness & Professional Development reimbursement
  • Certification & School Tuition Assistance
  • Comprehensive coaching and professional growth opportunities through structured mentorship and PLCs.
  • Work Schedule & Location

  • In-person role at Kairos Academies (St. Louis, MO 63118).
  • Monday – Friday : 7 : 30 am – 5 : 00 pm (School Leaders select times for teachers between this window).
  • Participation in select evening / weekend school-community events is expected.
  • At Kairos, educators are not just teachers; they are transformational leaders, mentors, and active community builders . We proudly invest in teachers as our greatest asset to realize our vision of self-directed learners and empowered citizens.

    Ready to become part of the Kairos community and redefine education for the 21st century? Apply today and experience what Teacher First truly means.

    Select the link for information on Kairos's Whole School Model

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