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. 

Working in classrooms across KIPP St. Louis Public Schools, you are an educator who builds bridges. Bridging understanding and comprehension to support students who speak a variety of languages at home and helping these students learn in the English Language. You’re great at communication and understand not just how to communicate ideas but also culture and customs. You want to make sure everyone understands, students, teachers, and parents, to support students in their educational journeys.

This role will be working primarily at our KIPP Inspire Academy middle school. 

Position Type: Full-time, exempt, 10 months

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

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Special Populations to ensure a strong ESOL programming

• Teach small group ESOL classes and assist in writing a challenging curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students, is standards-aligned, and promotes critical thinking

• Provide push-in ESOL support and additional intervention to scholars when appropriate

• Assist the Director of Special Populations in completing and documenting state-mandated English language proficiency screening and testing at BOY and in January of each school year

• Serve as a resource for teachers working with ELL students

• Analyze student achievement data each testing cycle to inform intentional language instruction for the coming unit.

• Attend meetings and conferences for parents of ELL students to ensure that parents have the necessary information so their child can achieve success

• Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues

• Model, enforce and uphold values, policies, and culture

• Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with the Director of Special Populations and other colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data

• Actively participate in weekly staff development activities, meetings, and weekly check-ins with the Director of Special Populations

• Other duties as assigned 

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)

This job posting/description may not 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.

What you bring to the table: 

• Bachelor’s degree (REQUIRED)

• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification 

• Must hold or be eligible for T.E.S.O.L certification or ELL certification in the state of Missouri (REQUIRED)

• Experience working with ELL students 

• Bilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, or other language (Preferred)

• 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 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