About KIPP St. Louis

KIPP St. Louis is a growing network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and a college-preparatory education to children in St. Louis city. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for education reform by establishing and supporting a world-class network of public schools that develop in all of our students the knowledge, skills, character, and pursuit of excellence necessary to succeed in high-quality high schools and colleges and the world beyond. 

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 is comprised of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school:

• KIPP Inspire Academy, founded in 2009

• KIPP Victory Academy, founded in 2014

• KIPP Triumph Academy, founded in 2015

• KIPP Wisdom Academy, founded in 2015

• KIPP St. Louis High School, founded in 2017

• KIPP Wonder Academy,  founded in 2019

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

Position Overview: Your responsibilities as a lead virtual teacher

KIPP St. Louis teachers are at the core of our mission to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths needed to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond. KIPP St. Louis will offer a virtual program option to families for the 2021-22 school year. As a virtual teacher, you will teach students virtually utilizing Zoom, Nearpod and other technology to engage students in learning. KIPP Virtual Teachers will report to a KIPP St. Louis School building but will teach students who are participating in our remote learning program. 

If you firmly believe that all students can learn, if you have a proven willingness to do whatever it takes to disrupt the educational opportunity gap, if you thrive in an environment that is both fast-paced and collaborative, and if you are eager to work alongside passionate educators committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school environment, then apply today!

Position type: Full time, exempt    

This is a grant funded position for the 2021-22 school year. 

Must be able to be in person at a KIPP St. Louis school.

As a KIPP St. Louis Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

●  Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum to virtual setting

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

●   Use data to inform virtual  instructional decisions

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

●   Facilitate intervention in a virtual setting to support individual student growth

●   Consistently enter student grades into online grading system

Help Build a Positive Virtual Classroom Culture

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

●   Facilitate proactive culture routines such as advisory, morning meeting, etc. 

●   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 virtual classroom of up to 25 students

●   Utilize technology to drive a joyful and engaging virtual curriculum

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

●   Pursue challenging professional goals each year

●   Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues

●   Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

This job posting/description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The following are required of KIPP St. Louis teachers:

• A Bachelor’s degree

• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP 

• Pass Criminal Background Check

• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

• Proficient in technology including, Zoom and Google Suite

Compensation

At KIPP St. Louis we take care of our employees. We provide competitive salaries and a full slate of benefits including:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan, including medical, vision and dental. KIPP covers 100% of the monthly rate for employees and roughly 75% for dependents.

• Short Term Disability

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

• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 15% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

• Generous time off:

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

  • Paid parental leave for new mothers and new fathers

  • 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 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

KIPP St. Louis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our school. KIPP St. Louis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.