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Middle School Social Studies Teacher
St. Louis, Missouri, Midwest, USA
Start September 2019
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- Elementary, Middle School
- Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- A Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of 2 years (preferred) of successful lead teaching experience in an underserved community (please note that if you do not have 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
- Dedication to helping children grow and learn
At KIPP St. Louis we take care of our employees. We provide competitive salaries, and a full slate of benefits including $0 deductible medical coverage, dental, vision, and, life insurance, short term disability and an optional 403b as a supplement to our retirement pension program. Perks include a laptop computer, eligibility for yearly performance-based bonuses, and a plethora of professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to change year to year.
KIPP St. Louis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our school. KIPP St. Louis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
- Teach a challenging college preparatory curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students, is standards-aligned and promotes critical thinking
- Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in lesson planning and unit design
- Design assessments and use data daily and weekly to drive instructional practices and provide students with feedback on their progress
- Enforce and uphold school’s values, policies, and culture
- Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data
- Communicate regularly with families about the progress of students and remain available to students and families in the evening
- Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families and colleagues
- Actively participate in weekly staff development activities and meetings
- Other duties as assigned by the school leadership team
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