Science Teacher (5th Grade) - (2025.2026 School Year)

NCSSS LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational organization as a Middle School Science Teacher, where your passion for science and education can inspire students to explore and experiment. In this dynamic role, you will develop engaging lessons, adapt the MySci curriculum to meet diverse student needs, and foster a positive classroom culture. With a commitment to equity and excellence, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and contribute to a vibrant school community. This position offers professional development, generous time off, and a supportive environment that celebrates success together.

Benefits

$0 Deductible Healthcare Plan

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

$50,000 Life Insurance Policy

12% Retirement Plan Match

Longevity Bonuses

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Wellness Days

Weekly Coaching Sessions

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and valid Missouri Teacher Certification required.
• Strong commitment to closing the opportunity gap in education.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.
• Manage a classroom of up to 30 students effectively.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Missouri Teacher Certification

Tools

Computer

Office Equipment

Job description

Company Description

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.

Equity Statement: KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.

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.

Job Description

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

Tentative Start Date: July 21, 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 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)

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree required (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

Additional Information

What we bring to the table:

• $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)
• On-going professional development opportunities:
• Weekly coaching sessions
• Weekly school-based professional development
• Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!

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.