Job Description:
5th Grade Science Teacher (Immediate Opening)

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
Start Date:  Immediate
Location: KIPP Triumph Academy

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)
• Experience teaching or working with the youth
• Pass Criminal Background Check

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!