Upper Academy (Grades 6-8) Math Teacher--26-27 School Year

ReNEW Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Mentorship and coaching

Job summary

Momentum Academy in St. Louis City seeks an Upper Academy Math Teacher for grades 6-8 to implement the school’s mission with fidelity. You will align lessons to Zearn’s math curriculum, analyze data with special education and EL teams, and support classroom operations to help scholars thrive.

The role emphasizes high expectations, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, with commitment to equity, professional development, and restorative practices across a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Missouri Teaching Certification preferred (Math Grades 5-9).
• 2-4 years of teaching experience; urban education experience is a plus.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with diverse student populations and behaviors.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple schedules.
• Experience building student and classroom schedules.
• Ability to support paraprofessionals and provide materials as needed.
• Strong classroom/behavior management and organizational skills.
• Restraint trained or willing to be trained.
• Ability to communicate with families regularly regarding progress.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high expectations for student achievement and foster a joyful learning environment.
• Collaborate with co-teachers to provide rigorous, standards-based instruction.
• Differentiate curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
• Use data from assessments to guide instructional decisions.
• Maintain accurate records including attendance and grades.
• Support Momentum Schools’ regional and school team improvements.

Skills

Multitasking

Classroom management

Family communication

Collaboration with teachers

Adaptability

Entrepreneurial teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Missouri Teaching Certification (Math 5-9)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Upper Academy (Grades 6-8) Math Teacher

About Momentum Academy

Momentum Academy is a PK-8 public charter school district in St. Louis City committed to fostering love, wellness, growth, and academic excellence. We build character, confidence, and community by supporting scholars, families, and staff to thrive together.

Thrive At Momentum

Momentum is committed to acting with integrity and joy. We provide robust benefits, professional development, wellness supports, and a culture rooted in love, integrity, collaboration, solutions-driven mindsets, and joy. Staff thrive through research-based coaching, highly rated instructional materials, restorative practices, dedicated wellness spaces, and significant employer-paid benefits.

Why Choose Momentum?

• Competitive salary schedule with transparent pay equity


• Merit Pay opportunities for high performance


• Over 5 weeks of breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, Care Break)


• Paid Time Off and PTO rollover


• Employer-paid short/long-term disability


• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (including dependent insurance contributions)


• Retirement benefits through PSRS-STL (Momentum contributes ~14%)


• Research-based coaching & professional development


• Intellectual Preparation & Learning Communities


• Certification and continuing education assistance


• Staff wellness budget and dedicated wellness spaces


• Free staff breakfast and lunch


• Enrollment preference for staff children

Role Overview

The Upper Academy Math Teacher commits to teaching and leading Momentum's mission, instructional vision, and excellence for our scholars with special needs. The Upper Academy Math Teacher will work collaboratively with the Principal to internalize math lessons from Zearn's curriculum, analyze data, collaborate with special education and EL teachers to provide appropriate accommodations for scholars, and support the daily instructional and technical operations of the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high expectations for the achievement and development of all students and teachers and foster a safe, joyful, and nurturing learning environment in which students and teachers can thrive with a particular emphasis on loving words and loving actions.


• Ensure high academic standards are set for and met by all students


• Collaborate with co-teachers to provide rigorous, standards-based learning to students


• Execute rigorous, small-group instruction based on individual needs of students


• Differentiate curriculum and instruction to meet needs of students


• Use student performance data derived from teacher-created and standardized assessments to drive instructional decision-making


• Internalize and implement high quality lessons that effectively describe student strengths and needs with clear learning goals and performance criteria


• Play a significant role on an entrepreneurial team to establish policies and procedures, use best-practice instructional strategies


• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.


• Support the success of all Momentum Schools; sharing best practices with other school leaders and providing input to improve regional and school teams


• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required


• Missouri Teaching Certification preferred (Math Grades 5-9)

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of teaching experience (experience working with students and families in urban communities is a plus)


• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook


• Experience working with a diverse group (various range of academics and behaviors)


• Ability to multitask


• Experience building student and classroom schedules


• Ability to take charge of paraprofessionals, provide materials and support as needed


• Strong classroom/behavior management and organizational skills


• Restraint trained or willing to be trained


• Able to communicate with families in a variety of ways, on a regular basis, regarding progress, behavior, etc.


• Able to communicate with classroom teachers on how to best support their scholars when pushing into the classroom

Compensation

The annualized certificated salary for this position begins at $48,400 and increases based on years of experience, certification(s), and highest level of education.

Schedule & Work Environment

Momentum Academy

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.