FY26-27 Kindergarten Teacher

The Biome School; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biome School in St. Louis, MO seeks a dynamic Kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

You will create an active, inquiry-based learning environment where students explore math, reading, writing, social studies, and science, aligning the curriculum with Missouri standards and providing autonomy in lesson planning. You will collaborate with colleagues, differentiate instruction, and share student progress with families while participating in ongoing professional development in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging activities that develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
• Design lessons and assessments aligned with Missouri Learning Standards.
• Differentiate instruction to support every student.
• Use formative and summative data to inform planning and instruction.
• Establish a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Communicate student progress to families and colleagues.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and collaboration.
• Complete job responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position: 2026-2027 Kindergarten Teacher

Insurance: 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life

Retirement: Mandatory participation in the St. Louis Public School Retirement System

The Biome School Mission

The Biome engages children in an individualized and challenging educational environment, enriching minds and cultivating confident, creative builders of the future.

The Biome School

The Biome is a tuition-free, K-5, public charter school that provides a unique academic experience for children who live in the City of St. Louis. Biome students are actively involved in their own learning and are integral to the development of new ideas and ways of thinking. The school's learner-centered, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) framework guides instruction across disciplines and provides students with rigorous and holistic academic experiences. The learning environment, characterized by high expectations, differentiated instruction, relentless encouragement, and student support is critical to the academic, social, and emotional progress of Biome learners. Similar to a tropical rainforest biome, which sustains a diverse array of life forms, The Biome School supports the diverse academic interests, skills, and needs of each individual learner.

The Biome School may be a good fit for you if…

• You enjoy the energy and curiosity of elementary school children
• You believe every child has unique gifts and talents
• You enjoy working in an environment where you get to help create the instructional "roadmap"
• You collaborate well and are comfortable sharing your ideas and questions
• You are organized, hard-working, and detail-oriented
• You are excited about working in a school community characterized by high expectations

Position Description:

The Biome is seeking a dynamic and thoughtful Kindergarten teacher, whose own love of learning inspires curiosity and engagement in students. The elementary teacher is responsible for creating an active learning environment in which students develop and refine their skills in mathematics, reading, writing, social studies, and science. Pairing the designated curriculum with lesson-planning autonomy, the Elementary teacher designs experiences that excite students and encourage them to actively explore, discover, and learn. Teachers within and across grade levels collaborate with one another to ensure that all Biome learners experience a wealth of opportunities and activities that promote understanding of the content, support their unique needs, and stimulate their interest in learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a range of activities and experiences that engage students and facilitate the development of their cognitive, social, and emotional skills
• Design lessons, assignments, and assessments that align with the Missouri Learning Standards
• Differentiate instruction and independent work to support the needs of each unique student
• Use formative and summative data to inform planning and instruction
• Establish a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Set appropriate expectations and effectively manage the classroom
• Clearly communicate individual student progress to families, classroom teachers, and the school principal
• Participate in ongoing professional development as well as work individually and/or collaboratively to stay abreast of best practices in elementary education
• Complete all job-related responsibilities in a timely and professional manner

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Preferred skills and characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Self-confident and resilient
• Consistent and reliable
• Data-driven and results-oriented