High School College & Career Readiness Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative charter school dedicated to preparing students for college and careers. As a College & Career Readiness Teacher, you will develop and teach a curriculum that empowers high school juniors and seniors to pursue their post-secondary goals. You will collaborate with academic teachers and engage with families and the community to ensure students have the tools for success. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, generous time off, and a commitment to closing the opportunity gap. Be part of a movement that transforms lives and builds a more just world.

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

$50,000 life insurance policy

12% retirement plan match

Public Service loan forgiveness

Longevity Bonuses

Paid parental leave

Fabulous Fridays

Weekly coaching sessions

Five in-person PD days

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Missouri Teacher Certification or Substitute Certification.
• Experience teaching high school students is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Use data to inform instruction and provide feedback.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Data-Driven Instruction

Communication Skills

Emotional Control

Education

Valid Missouri Teacher Certification

Experience with High School Students

Tools

Computer and Office Equipment

Job description

High School College & Career Readiness 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.

The College and Career Readiness Teacher works as part of the KIPP St. Louis High School team in conjunction with KIPP Forward team. You will be responsible for classroom instruction while supporting the development of and teaching a curriculum for high school juniors or seniors, which will prepare them to apply for best-fit post-secondary programs upon graduation. You will also work closely with academic teachers, parents, students, and the greater St. Louis community to ensure our students are equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully matriculate to and thrive in college, career, and beyond.

***The College & Career Readiness teacher is a classroom teacher. This is not a Guidance Counselor or Academic Adviser position.***

Position Type: Full-time, 10 months, Exempt

Tentative Start Date: July 21, 2025

On a 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 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:

• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification (REQUIRED)
• Experience teaching and working with high school students
• 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 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
• 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