Working at KIPP St. Louis High School, you love literature and composition and are excited to fuel a passion for reading and writing in your students. Every day you open new worlds for your students, teaching them to think critically, to analyze what they read, and to read between the lines to understand the author's intent. As an English teacher, you aim to teach your students the power of their voice through English, literature, and composition. This role involves developing lesson plans, delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, and assessing student performance. Your goal is to help students improve their reading, writing, and communication skills while fostering a love for literature and language.Position Types: Full-time, Exempt, 10 monthsTentative Start Date: July 21, 2025On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:Curriculum Development and InstructionAdapt 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 needsHelp Build a Positive School and Classroom CultureEmbody and maintain the 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 moreDemonstrate a Growth MindsetPursue challenging professional goals each yearGive and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleaguesParticipate in school-wide and individual professional developmentSchool-Based Staff staff must have the ability toOperate a computer and office equipment on a daily basisOccasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pullingMaintain emotional control under stressInterpret policy, procedures, and dataCommunicate effectively (verbal and written)
