Middle School ELA/Science Teacher — Drive Student Growth

KIPP St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

KIPP St. Louis in Missouri is seeking an engaged, results-oriented teacher for a 10-month, full-time role dedicated to improving student outcomes through rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and targeted supports.

You will plan and deliver daily lessons, use data to guide instruction, collaborate with families and colleagues, and contribute to a safe, equitable classroom culture that challenges all learners toward college, career, and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related content area.
• Minimum of 2+ years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for historically underserved students.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver grade-level instruction daily.
• Internalize curriculum to ensure alignment to standards, pacing, and high-quality outcomes.
• Design and execute tasks that require students to analyze, justify, and apply learning.
• Provide scaffolds that increase access without lowering rigor, including modeling, guided practice, and strategic supports.
• Anticipate misconceptions and plan targeted supports to ensure all students can access grade-level content.

Skills

Student achievement

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Missouri Teacher Certification

Job description

KIPP St. Louis in Missouri is seeking an engaged, results-oriented teacher for a 10-month, full-time role dedicated to improving student outcomes through rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and targeted supports.

You will plan and deliver daily lessons, use data to guide instruction, collaborate with families and colleagues, and contribute to a safe, equitable classroom culture that challenges all learners toward college, career, and beyond.