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

KIPP Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate educators to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on curriculum development, fostering a positive school culture, and maintaining strong communication with students and families. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a commitment to closing the opportunity gap. The organization offers a supportive environment with ample professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to creating joyful and academically excellent schools for every child in the community.

Benefits

Zero deductible healthcare plan

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

$50,000 life insurance policy

14.5% retirement plan match

Employee recognition events

Public Service loan forgiveness

Longevity bonuses

Generous paid time off

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; certification preferred.
• Strong commitment to equity and closing opportunity gaps.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Missouri Teacher Certification

Tools

Computer

Office Equipment

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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

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

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

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)

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

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, and a week-long spring break

  • Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)

• On-going professional development opportunities:

  • Weekly coaching sessions

  • Weekly school-based professional development

  • Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers