Elementary School Teacher (K-4th Grade) - (2025-2026 School Year)

KIPP St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and passionate team at a leading charter school committed to educational equity and excellence. As an Elementary School Teacher, you will inspire young minds, develop engaging curricula, and foster a positive classroom culture. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while collaborating with a supportive community. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare options, generous time off, and professional development opportunities. If you are dedicated to closing the opportunity gap and nurturing the next generation, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

$50,000 life insurance policy

Retirement plan with 14.5% match

Employee Recognition Events

Public Service student loan forgiveness

Longevity Bonuses

Generous time off

Weekly coaching sessions

In-person professional development days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a preference for Missouri Teacher Certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a rigorous curriculum aligned with standards.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Data-Driven Instruction

Emotional Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Missouri Teacher Certification

Tools

Computer

Office Equipment

Job description

Elementary School Teacher (K-4th Grade) - (2025-2026 School Year)

• Full-time
• Grade Level: Elementary
• Start Date: Immediate opening
• Department: Teacher

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 and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

On the day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

1. Curriculum Development and Instruction
   • Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
   • Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
   • Use data to inform instructional decisions
   • Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
2. Help Build a Positive School and Classroom culture
   • Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
   • Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
   • Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
   • Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students
   • Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences and more
3. Demonstrate a Growth Mindset
   • Pursue challenging professional goals each year
   • Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues
   • Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

School-Based Staff must have the ability to...

• Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis
• Occasional moderate lifting, pushing and pulling
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Interpret policy, procedures and data
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED

Appropriate Missouri Teacher Certification PREFERRED (Elementary 1-6, Birth - 3rd, etc.); or willingness to become certified ASAP; OR A valid substitute teaching certification

Pass Criminal Background Check

Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

What we bring to the table:

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 PSRSSL with a 14.5% match 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, Christmas party, and more!
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards
• 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 and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
• Weekly coaching sessions
• Weekly school-based professional development
• Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers