Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION, found here
QUALIFICATIONS (for complete list, please consult the job description): 

• A passionate belief in LPA’s mission, values, and educational model 
• Missouri Teaching Certificate in content area (can be pursuing certification, if other qualifications are true) 
• A bachelor’s degree
• Current authorization to work in the United States

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Aligned to the “10-month employee” calendar: requires attendance at Professional Learning Institute and Jump Start
• Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off/Vacation: 10 days leave/year
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life available
  • Public Service Loan forgiveness eligible employer
  • Grant money for continuing education
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
  • On-site nursery 
  • Enrollment preference and free aftercare for Staff kids
  • Relocation Funding Available
• Retirement
  • Enrolled in the PSRSStl retirement plan
• Salary/Pay

• Compensation is commensurate with experience (Starting Salary- $45,500)

TO APPLY: 
Please submit the following materials. All materials (except the Employment Application) should be submitted to Ms. Nicole Niewald, Head of School at hiring@lafayetteprep.org. In the subject line, please write “(Your Full Name), Teacher, ECC Candidate”.  

• Complete Employment Application (link here) through Google Forms
• Updated resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts(unofficial are acceptable until hired)
• Certification
• Question responses (see below)

Submit a concise response to the following (4) questions:

1. Launching a new school requires adults to model the same curiosity, resilience, and growth mindset we expect from students. How do you embody these qualities, and how will they support you in contributing to the ECC’s successful founding year?
2. What is most important to the success of students?
3. According to Carol Dweck’s research on achievement and success, one’s mindset towards learning can be changed. Which mindset must be nurtured in students and how does one develop that mindset in students?
4. How do race and class affect how young people experience schools? And what role does a teacher play in affecting the experience?