Elementary General Education Teacher (26.27 School Year)

Company DescriptionPosition OverviewThe 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.

Who we are:

KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission:

 Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision:

Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students.

Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

What makes KIPP St. Louis unique?

We believe that our educators are proving what's possible in urban education each and every day, by inspiring students and helping them discover the joy of learning. KIPP schools support our educators to help students achieve academic excellence, building the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Together, we are raising the bar for every student, every day.

Job DescriptionPosition type: Full-time, Exempt, 10-Month Reporting & Collaboration​

Direct Manager:

PrincipalDirect Reports:

NoneKey Collaborators:

Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Teachers, and Regional Support 

Inputs:

What will I be doing in my day-to-day work? Grade-Level Rigor & AccessPlan and deliver instruction where all students engage in grade-level standards, texts, and rigorous tasks dailyInternalize curriculum to ensure alignment to standards, pacing, and high-quality outcomesDesign and execute tasks that require students to analyze, justify, and apply learningProvide scaffolds that increase access without lowering rigor, including modeling, guided practice, and strategic supportsAnticipate misconceptions and plan targeted supports to ensure all students can access grade-level content What will I be evaluated on? Instruction consistently ensures that all students engage in grade-level standards, tasks, and content aligned to curriculum and pacing, with scaffolds that maintain rigor. Student work demonstrates analysis, justification, and application, resulting in increased access and success with grade-level learning. Student EngagementDesign lessons where students do the majority of the thinking, talking, reading, writing, and problem-solvingFacilitate structured academic discourse that requires students to explain, justify, and build on ideas using academic languageUse questioning and task design to promote analysis, reasoning, and cognitive liftCreate opportunities for students to make connections, defend thinking, and engage in meaningful dialogueEnsure engagement reflects cognitive work, not just participation or compliance Students consistently do the cognitive work of the lesson, engaging in meaningful discourse, reasoning, writing, and problem-solving. Engagement is driven by rigorous thinking, with students independently explaining, justifying, and building on ideas using academic language. Culture of LearningEstablish and maintain a classroom environment grounded in high expectations, strong routines, and productive struggleImplement systems that maximize instructional time and ensure students remain focused, accountable, and independentCreate a safe and structured environment where students take academic risks and persist through challenging workReinforce consistent expectations for behavior and learning aligned to school-wide systemsBuild strong relationships with students and families to support both academic and cultural outcomes The classroom reflects high expectations, strong routines, and maximized instructional time, resulting in a focused and productive learning environment. Students demonstrate independence, persistence, and productive struggle, taking academic risks within a safe and structured culture. Assessment for LearningEmbed frequent checks for understanding into daily instruction to assess student thinking in real timeAnalyze student responses and adjust instruction immediately to address misconceptions and advance learningProvide clear, timely, and actionable feedback that enables students to improve their workMonitor student progress toward learning goals and ensure students understand success criteriaImplement data-driven cycles, including reteach and intervention, to accelerate student achievement Instruction is continuously informed by frequent checks for understanding, with real-time adjustments based on student thinking. Students receive actionable feedback, engage in revision, and demonstrate measurable progress toward learning goals through effective data-driven instruction cycles.

Outcomes & Accountability:

 Professional Practice & ContributionConsistent alignment to the KIPP St. Louis Instructional Framework in planning, instruction, and reflectionActive participation in collaborative planning, data analysis, and professional learningResponsiveness to coaching, with observable growth in instructional practice over timeContribution to instructional coherence across classrooms and teams Student Achievement & GrowthK-2: DIBELS proficiency and growth in early literacyK-8: i-Ready Reading and Math growth and proficiency3-8: Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) performance9-12: End-of-Course (EOC) exam results in tested subjects9-12: AP exam participation, performance, and pass rates (where applicable)Demonstrated ability to translate strong Tier 1 instruction into measurable student outcomes What skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?

Demonstrated ability to drive measurable student achievement and growthStrong classroom management and ability to create structured learning environmentsEffective use of data to inform instruction and close learning gapsAbility to plan and execute high-quality, standards-aligned lessonsProven collaboration with colleagues to improve instructional outcomesStrong communication skills with students, families, and staff What should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?

Deep understanding of grade-level standards and content in your subject areaResearch-based instructional strategies and best practicesData-driven instruction cycles, including assessment analysis and reteach planningCurriculum internalization and lesson planning aligned to rigorous outcomesStrategies for supporting diverse learners, including intervention and differentiationClassroom culture systems that maximize learning and student engagement QualificationsWhat you bring to the table: RequiredBachelor's degree in education or related content areaMinimum of 2+ years of successful classroom teaching experienceValid Missouri Teacher CertificationDemonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for historically underserved studentsStrong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills PreferredState teaching certificationExperience in a high-performing, data-driven school environmentTrack record of driving significant student achievement gainsExperience with standards-aligned curricula and assessment systemsLeadership experience within a grade level, content team, or school initiativeAdditional InformationWhat 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 programPublic 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 leavePaid parental leave for new familiesPaid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring breakWellness days provided throughout the year If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply! www.kippstl.org/applyCheck out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools! KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.