Job Description:
Middle School English Teacher (26.27 SY)
Position Overview 
The General Education Teacher (K-12) at KIPP St. Louis is an exemplary educator who drives strong student outcomes through high-quality, standards-aligned instruction. This role is open to teachers across all grade levels and content areas who demonstrate deep content expertise and a commitment to ensuring all students achieve at high levels. General Education Teachers design and deliver rigorous lessons, use data to inform instructional decisions, and continuously monitor student progress toward ambitious goals. They also contribute to a collaborative team environment by engaging in shared planning, reflecting on practice, and supporting collective improvement across classrooms. Ultimately, the General Education Teacher plays a critical role in ensuring consistently strong teaching and learning experiences for all students. 
Position type: Full-time, Exempt, 10-Month    
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Teaching Content: Looking for 6th-Grade English Teachers and 7th-Grade Science Teachers

Reporting & Collaboration

• Direct Manager: Principal
• Direct Reports: None
• Key Collaborators: Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Teachers, and Regional Support

Inputs: What will I be doing in my day-to-day work?
Grade-Level Rigor & Access

• Plan and deliver instruction where all students engage in grade-level standards, texts, and rigorous tasks daily
• Internalize curriculum to ensure alignment to standards, pacing, and high-quality outcomes
• Design and execute tasks that require students to analyze, justify, and apply learning
• Provide scaffolds that increase access without lowering rigor, including modeling, guided practice, and strategic supports
• Anticipate misconceptions and plan targeted supports to ensure all students can access grade-level content

What you bring to the table:
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related content area
• Minimum of 2+ years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification
• Demonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for historically underserved students
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• State teaching certification
• Experience in a high-performing, data-driven school environment
• Track record of driving significant student achievement gains
• Experience with standards-aligned curricula and assessment systems
• Leadership experience within a grade level, content team, or school initiative

What we bring to the table:
KIPP St. Louis is committed to pay equity and to ensuring that we do not unintentionally perpetuate historic wage gaps that persist due to individual negotiations.  As a result, salaries are not negotiated.  We are transparent about salaries in our job postings so that candidates can make an informed decision before beginning the hiring process. Starting salary for first-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree is $50,500. 
We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement, and 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 PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer. 
• Ongoing professional development.
• 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 provided throughout the year