English Teacher (5th - 8th Grade) - (2025.2026 School Year)

Kipp Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an enthusiastic Middle School English Teacher for the upcoming school year. This role involves engaging students with a passion for reading and writing, utilizing an innovative curriculum to foster a love for literature. As a vital part of a vibrant school community, you will contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive environment while developing rigorous lesson plans and assessments. If you are committed to empowering students and closing the opportunity gap, this position offers a remarkable chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

$50,000 life insurance policy

Retirement plan with 12% match

Employee Recognition Awards

Public Service loan forgiveness

Longevity Bonuses

Generous time off

Weekly coaching sessions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related area is required.
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or willingness to obtain ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute standards-aligned curriculum and lessons.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.
• Participate in professional development and pursue growth.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Data-Driven Instruction

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Valid Missouri Teacher Certification

Tools

Office Equipment

Computer Software

Job description

Middle School English Teacher (2025.2026 School Year)

• Full-time
• Start Date: Next year 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.

Working in either KIPP Inspire or KIPP Triumph Academy, you’re an enthusiastic educator stoking the academic interests of students. You love reading and writing and want to engage students to a lifelong love of reading. You’re excited to use our innovative Wit and Wisdom curriculum to discover the passions students have and ensure they feel confident in writing and reading every day! As an English teacher, you aim to teach your students the power of their voice through English.

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, 10 months

Tentative Start Date: July 21, 2025

On a 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 from 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)

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related content area (REQUIRED)
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)
• 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 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 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards
• 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 every other month)
• Weekly coaching sessions
• Weekly school-based professional development
• Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

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.