Middle School Science Teacher (2025.2026 School Year)

KIPP St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to shaping the future of students in a vibrant educational setting. As a Middle School Science Teacher, you will inspire curiosity and foster a love for science through engaging lessons and hands-on experiments. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students while collaborating with a supportive community. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare options, generous time off, and professional development opportunities. Be part of a movement that values diversity and equity, and help create a brighter future for all students.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Life Insurance Policy

Retirement Plan with Match

Employee Recognition Awards

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Bonuses

Paid Leave for Various Reasons

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Days

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related content area is required.
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or willingness to obtain ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
• Develop academically rigorous lessons and provide daily feedback.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Missouri Teacher Certification

Tools

Office Equipment

Computer Software

Job description

Middle School Science Teacher (2025.2026 School Year)

• Full-time
• Subject: Science
• Start Date: Next year opening
• Department: Teacher

Who we are: KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis City. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

We are looking for a passionate and engaging Middle School Science Teacher to join our KIPP St. Louis Team. As a Science Teacher, you’re an enthusiastic educator engaging in students’ innate curiosity. You’re a passionate scientist who wants to help students learn to explore and experiment. As a teacher at KIPP you are there to engage with the MySci curriculum and to adapt it to what your individual students need. You’re ready for a challenge and know that the pursuit of curiosity and knowledge is an occasion you want to rise to.

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, 10 months

Start Date: July 28, 2025

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum

Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom culture

Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture

Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff

Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress

Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students

Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and more

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

School-Based Staff staff must have the ability to...

Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis

Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling

Maintain emotional control under stress

Interpret policy, procedures, and data

Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

What you bring to the table:

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related content area (REQUIRED)

Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)

Pass Criminal Background Check

Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards

Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards

Generous time off:

Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave

Paid parental leave for new families

Paid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break

Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday every other month)

Weekly coaching sessions

Weekly school-based professional development

Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.