Classroom Teacher - KIPP St. Louis
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Science
Job Title: Chemistry Teacher (High School) - $6K Sign-On Bonus
Beginning: Jul 22, 2024
Deadline: Open until filled **
District: KIPP St. Louis
St. Louis, MO 63118
Telephone: 314-865-2535
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Job Description:
Chemistry Teacher (High School) - $6K Sign-On Bonus Available!

Position Overview
Working at KIPP St. Louis High School, your passion is for your students and scientific discovery. You want to share your love of chemistry with your students helping them understand not only how their bodies work but how we interact with one another. You want students to be able to see how phosphorous burns or understand the process of a covalent bond.  As a chemistry teacher, you are here every day to show your students the importance of asking questions and seeking answers that are replicable and measurable.

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, 10 months

Tentative Start Date: July 22, 2024

What you bring to the table: 
  • Bachelor’s degree (REQUIRED)
  • Valid Missouri Teacher Certification, Missouri Substitute Certification, or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)
  • Pass Criminal Background Check
  • Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
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 with our Heart Award ceremony and more!
  • 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 (leave at 1:30 on Friday)
  • 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

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
**** REAP Applicants: If you want to notify the school district of your interest in this job, click here.

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