Homebound Teacher--26/27 School Year

ReNEW Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Academy in St. Louis City seeks a Homebound Teacher to deliver engaging lessons to scholars in homebound or hospital settings, collaborating with the Director of Scholar Support and Principal.

You will implement CKLA literacy, EL literacy, RedThread, and Zearn math curricula, coordinate with special education and MLL teachers, and support daily instructional operations and scholar success. This role emphasizes relationship-building with scholars and families, consistent assessment, and

Job description

Homebound Teacher

About Momentum Academy

Momentum Academy is a PK-8 public charter school district in St. Louis City committed to fostering love, wellness, growth, and academic excellence. We build character, confidence, and community by supporting scholars, families, and staff to thrive together.

Thrive At Momentum

Momentum is committed to acting with integrity and joy. We provide robust benefits, professional development, wellness supports, and a culture rooted in love, integrity, collaboration, solutions-driven mindsets, and joy. Staff thrive through research-based coaching, highly rated instructional materials, restorative practices, dedicated wellness spaces, and significant employer-paid benefits.

Role Overview

The Homebound Teacher commits to teaching and leading Momentum's mission, instructional vision, and excellence for our scholars in a homebound or hospital setting. The Homebound Teacher will work collaboratively with the Director of Scholar Support and Principal to internalize and deliver engaging lessons from CKLA literacy, EL literacy, RedThread, and Zearn math curriculum. The homebound teacher will collaborate with special education and MLL (Multilingual Language) teachers to provide appropriate accommodations for scholars, and support the daily instructional and technical operations of the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Planning and implementing a program of instruction and lesson plans.
• Preparing scholars for exams.
• Inspiring and motivating scholars to extend themselves to after school music clubs.
• Building relationships and mentoring scholars.
• Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments
• Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
• Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development
• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
• Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed
• Perform other duties as requested or required

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Missouri Teaching Certification preferred (Grades B-3 or 1-5)

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working with scholars preferred (experience working with scholars and families in urban communities is a plus)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proven track record of scholar achievement results
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills.
• A tireless work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative solution finder.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving.

Compensation

This position is paid on an hourly basis, beginning at $25 per hour.

Schedule & Work Environment

This role will be effective for the 26-27 school year. Teachers and staff are expected to be present for core instructional hours from August to May.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.