High School English Teacher 2025-2026 SY

Riverview Gardens; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational community dedicated to fostering learning and leadership among students. This role involves supervising classroom activities, engaging with students, and collaborating with staff to ensure educational excellence. Ideal candidates are passionate about advocating for educational equity and committed to professional growth. With a focus on effective teaching techniques and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students. Be part of a team that values collaboration and strives for success in every scholar's educational journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and teaching certificate required for high school Communication/Language Arts.
• Must demonstrate effective teaching techniques and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and long-range planning for classroom activities.
• Evaluate student progress and manage classroom behavior.
• Communicate with parents about student needs and progress.

Skills

Effective teaching techniques

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certificate in Communication/Language Arts

Job description

Get to Know Us:

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility.

RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,700 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture:

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children.

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to fight and advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!

There is a new view on the horizon and learning is required!

SUMMARY: Reports directly to the building principal. Supervise areas of specific responsibilities as they relate to the classroom or program setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct daily and long-range planning for classroom or program activities.
• Display knowledge of the curriculum and subject matter.
• Use effective teaching techniques, strategies, and skills during lessons.
• Evaluate student progress.
• Manage student behavior.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Provide for individual differences and learning styles.
• Demonstrate a positive working relationship with the students.
• Communicate student progress and needs to parents.
• Engage in positive interpersonal relationships with members of the school staff.
• Follow policies, regulations, and procedures of the school district.
• Assume responsibilities outside the classroom.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• A teaching certificate substantiating completion of eligibility requirements for high school Communication/Language Arts.
• Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.

Physical Demands:

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects. Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard-free environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Year: 10 Month

Salary: Teacher Range on the District Teacher Salary Schedule