Kindergarten Teacher

The Leadership School; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in St. Louis is seeking dedicated educators to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of students in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a commitment to professional growth and development, teachers will engage in extensive training and mentorship, ensuring they have the tools needed to inspire and lead their students. The school values high expectations and a belief in every child's potential, making it an exciting place for educators who are passionate about making a difference in their community. Join a forward-thinking team that prioritizes excellence and student success.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Weekly Remote Planning Time

Work-Free Wellness Days

Professional Development Days

1:1 Weekly Coaching

Leadership Opportunities

Mentorship and Career Planning

Autonomy in Lesson Planning

Qualifications

• High expectations for all students and belief in opportunities for all.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction using provided curricula daily.
• Prepare supplemental resources to deepen student understanding.
• Analyze student performance and adjust lesson plans accordingly.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Organization Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Ambition and Growth Mindset

Experience with Children

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

The Leadership School is a new educational option that prepares students to be in the driver’s seat of their own learning and to navigate the path toward the lives they imagine for themselves. We are the first public charter school in St. Louis County, paving the way for educational choice and opportunity for all families in the St. Louis area. We opened our doors in 2022 and serve K-4 students in the Normandy area. We are building our team of hardworking, results-oriented educators who embody our mission: to grow our students’ leadership capacity through earnest engagement in academically rigorous, culturally relevant, and relationship-oriented environment.

Teachers are leaders. Make your voice heard as we create the blueprint for educational excellence in the St. Louis area. Our team begins each year with 3.5 weeks of professional development in the summer and then dedicates themselves throughout the year to your growth. We believe our students deserve an excellent staff, and we know that excellence is the result of planning, practice, feedback, iteration, and a commitment to continuous growth.

We aren’t walking into a school – we’re building one. The work will be hard, and it will be worth it.

Competencies & Qualifications

• High expectations for all students and the belief that all children deserve a life of opportunity and choice
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ambition and a desire to grow every day based on data and feedback
• A collaborative mindset, the belief that we are stronger together and a desire to uplift your teammates
• A go-getter, change-maker mindset – the ability to create a plan, take initiative, and follow through
• Experience working with children, and the belief that all children are capable of doing extraordinary things
• Missouri teaching certificate - preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Internalize and own provided curricula to deliver high-quality instruction every single day
• Prepare supplemental resources that lead students to a deep understanding of content and
• Implement school-wide and classroom routines and procedures with fidelity to ensure a healthy learning environment
• Inspire high levels of student motivation and investment in meeting behavioral and academic expectations by implementing and maintaining clear and consistent expectations
• Analyze class and individual student performance, adjust lesson plans and instructional methods based on data, and create a long-term plan for unfinished learning
• Communicate clearly and often with families to ensure alignment between school and home expectations

What We Offer

• Starting salaries of $50,000 and $70,000, comprehensive benefits and Missouri’s PSRS/PEERS membership
• Weekly dedicated remote planning and preparation time for teachers
• Work-free wellness days and professional development days throughout the year
• Extended planning and development blocks to do a deep dive into preparing for lessons
• 1:1 weekly coaching cycles and our team’s devotion and dedication to your growth
• Leadership and advancement opportunities, 1:1 mentorship and career planning
• Robust highly rated base curriculum with the autonomy to bring your own ideas and strategies into your lessons
• A limit of 1-2 content areas per teacher