5th Grade English Teacher - KIPP Inspire Academy

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Who we are : KIPP St. Louis is a 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.

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 either KIPP Inspire or KIPP Triumph Academy, you’re an enthusiastic educator stoking the academic interests of students. You love reading and writing and want to engage students to a lifelong love of reading. You’re excited to use our innovative Wit and Wisdom curriculum to discover the passions students have and ensure they feel confident in writing and reading every day! As an English teacher, you aim to teach your students the power of their voice through English.

Position Type : Full-time, Exempt, 10 months

Start Date : Immediate Opening

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 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 in Education or related content area  (REQUIRED)

Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP  (REQUIRED)

Pass Criminal Background Check

Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Additional Information

What we bring to the table :

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 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

Employee Recognition : When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards

Public Service 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

Paid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break

Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1 : 30 on Friday every other 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

Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!

KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.