Global Studies & Psychology Teacher KIPP St. Louis High School (Immediate Opening)

At KIPP St. Louis High School the Global Studies and Psychology Teacher brings a passion for history culture and the human mind into the classroom. This role empowers students to see how their lives connect to the broader fabric of the past and the world around them. By teaching global studies you will help students explore diverse cultures societies and historical movements while psychology instruction will invite them to examine human behavior thought processes and identity. Together these subjects serve as a pathway to deepen students critical thinking strengthen their ability to analyze and persuade and ensure that every student sees themselves reflected in both history and the study of human experience.

Start Date : Immediate Opening

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 schools 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 :  Bachelors degree (REQUIRED)

Bachelors degree (REQUIRED)

Valid Missouri Teacher Certification 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 :

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

$50000 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 ceremony and more!

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

Granted holidays as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break a two-week winter break and a week-long spring break

Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1 : 30 on Friday once a 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

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Special Education,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Cordova

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1