Job Description:
Science Teacher (5th-8th Grade) - 25.26 School Year
We are looking for a passionate and engaging Middle School Science Teacher to join our KIPP St. Louis Team.  As a Science Teacher, you’re an enthusiastic educator engaging in students’ innate curiosity. You’re a passionate scientist who wants to help students learn to explore and experiment. As a teacher at KIPP you are there to engage with the MySci curriculum and to adapt it to what your individual students need. You’re ready for a challenge and know that the pursuit of curiosity and knowledge is an occasion you want to rise to. 
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, 10 months

Tentative Start Date: July 21, 2025

Qualifications
What you bring to the table: 

• Bachelor’s degree required (REQUIRED)
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)
• Experience Teacher or experience working with middle school-aged students
• 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 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!