Job Description:
Chemistry Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)
Working at KIPP St. Louis High School, your passion is for your students and scientific discovery. You want to share your love of science with your students helping them understand how the world works scientifically. As a Science Teacher, you are responsible for delivering engaging and informative lessons that cover a range of scientific disciplines, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science. The teacher will create a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to explore scientific concepts, conduct experiments, and develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, 10 months

Start Date: July 21, 2025

Qualifications
What you bring to the table: 

• Bachelor’s degree (REQUIRED)
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification, Missouri Substitute Certification, or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)
• Experience Teaching or experience working with high 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