Impactful Middle School Teacher - ELA/Science (Immediate)

Kipp-Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

0 deductible healthcare

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Life insurance $50,000

Retirement plan with employer match 14

Public Service loan forgiveness

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KIPP St. Louis is seeking a Middle School Teacher (ELA or Science) for an immediate, full-time opening. You will plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons, collaborate with colleagues, and support diverse learners to accelerate growth in literacy and science.

The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, high expectations, and a safe, structured classroom culture. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits is provided as part of our commitment to equity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related content area is required.
• Missouri Teacher Certification required; state certification preferred.
• Two+ years of classroom teaching experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned to grade-level standards daily.
• Internalize curriculum to ensure high-quality outcomes and pacing.
• Design tasks that require analysis, justification, and application of learning.
• Provide scaffolds to increase access while maintaining rigor.
• Engage students through structured discourse and meaningful problem-solving.
• Use frequent checks for understanding to adjust instruction in real time.

Skills

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration with teachers

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related content area

Missouri Teacher Certification

Job description

KIPP St. Louis is seeking a Middle School Teacher (ELA or Science) for an immediate, full-time opening. You will plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons, collaborate with colleagues, and support diverse learners to accelerate growth in literacy and science.

The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, high expectations, and a safe, structured classroom culture. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits is provided as part of our commitment to equity and excellence.