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Biology/Chemistry Teacher - KIPP - St. Louis, Missouri

location
Missouri, Midwest, USA
Start date
Start July 2019
1
  • High School
  • Licensed Teacher
  • Bachelor
  • 2 years of teaching experience
  • Biology/Chemistry Teacher

What you should have...

A Bachelor’s degree

A minimum of 2 years of successful lead teaching experience in an underserved community (please note that if you do not have lead teaching experience, you should apply to the ‘KIPP St. Louis Fellow Teacher Program’ instead)

Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP

A passion for teaching in the city of St. Louis

Passion and enthusiasm for your given subject matter

Dedication to helping children grow and learn

 

What you will do…

Advise a small, single-sex group of students to success throughout their four years of high school

Create, revise and implement a rigorous curriculum aligned with state and national standards for college-readiness

Prepare students for ACT- aligned Interim Assessments by utilizing a provided pacing guide for College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) 

Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices

Tutor during afterschool office hours

Create a positive and structured learning environment that fosters both outstanding academic achievement and personal character development  

Create a culture of high expectations in your classroom and throughout the school

Collaborate with school team in planning meetings, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions

Attend school activities and events such as, school dances, sporting events, Saturday School, etc.

Communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues in a way that models KIPP’s values

Involve and enlist parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education

KIPP St. Louis High School is a college preparatory public high school modeled after the nationally acclaimed KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) school model known for its high expectations and focus on academic results. We believe in college graduation for all St. Louis children and teach a rigorous academic curriculum, rich with literacy and standards-aligned instruction. Our teachers possess a passion for instruction and an enthusiasm for feedback and development in the honing of their craft. This position is an opportunity to play a significant role in the founding years of an institution focused on academic achievement, character, and college-readiness. Position Overview We are looking for rockstar educators who will bring a “whatever it takes” attitude to helping students succeed. KIPP St. Louis teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in their content areas, producing unmatched academic results and student growth. KIPP St. Louis gives its students an intensive foundation in the core academic subjects with an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for success in school and in life. The KIPP St. Louis community holds itself to high standards, cognizant that success can be achieved by all, regardless of challenging circumstances, through teamwork, tenacity and focused dedication.
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This is a Direct to School Job
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