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 at one of our middle schools, KIPP Inspire or KIPP Triumph Academy, you're an enthusiastic educator stoking the academic interests of students. You aim to share your passion for Math, English, Science, and Social Studies with our scholars. You possess the drive to improve our students' academics and to close the education gap.
Our middle schools are from grades 5th to 8th grade.
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
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 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 13% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together! 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 Granted holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break Fabulous Fridays 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
