Global Studies & Psychology Teacher - KIPP St. Louis High School (Immediate Opening)

KIPP Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in St. Louis seeks a passionate Global Studies and Psychology Teacher. The role involves teaching diverse cultures and human behavior, adapting a rigorous curriculum, and fostering positive relationships with students and families. Ideal candidates are committed to educational equity and possess a Bachelor's degree along with Missouri teaching certification. The position offers immediate opening and a supportive professional environment.

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

$50,000 life insurance policy

Retirement plan with a 12% match

Longevity Bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (REQUIRED)
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification, or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Responsibilities

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, and staff
• Engage in professional development
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Job description

Overview

KIPP St. Louis High School seeks a Global Studies and Psychology Teacher. This role brings a passion for history, culture, and the human mind into the classroom. You will teach global studies to explore diverse cultures, societies, and historical movements, and psychology to examine human behavior, thought processes, and identity. Together, these subjects deepen critical thinking, analytical and persuasive abilities, and help every student see themselves reflected in history and the study of human experience.

Start Date: Immediate Opening

Responsibilities

• 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
• Embody and maintain the 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
• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from colleagues
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
• 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)
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification, Missouri Substitute Certification, or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Additional Information

What we bring to the table:

• $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 ceremony 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
• Granted 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