Company Description
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.
Equity Statement: KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.
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.
Job Description
Building Substitute Teacher (2023-24 School Year)
Full-Time, Salary – $40, 181.00
THIS ROLE IS GRANT FUNDED THROUGH THE 23.24 SCHOOL YEAR !!
Position Overview
This position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. This position will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization Building Substitute teachers are responsible for partnering with the classroom teacher to ensure that every KIPP St. Louis student achieves the academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits necessary to succeed in leading choice filled lives. Substitute Teachers will also consistently reinforce the importance of character building by helping students to exhibit strong decision-making capabilities, personal responsibility, and healthy interpersonal relationships. Ideal Building Substitute Teachers will also seek to be part of the community, embrace the culture displayed at KIPP St. Louis, and engage in the organization’s mission. These duties provide excellent training, preparation, and practice to gain the experience and support necessary to develop their teaching skills. By the end of the year, Building Substitute Teachers will be very strong candidates for full-time teaching positions.
Responsibilities
- Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within one of the KIPP Elementary Schools (KIPP WISDOM, KIPP VICTORY, KIPP WONDER)
- Potentially teach one class or small groups of students
- Execute academically rigorous lessons; following rubrics and administering assessments.
- Implement classroom management practices that are consistent with the culture of the school
- Develop an awareness of individual student’s progress and learning needs; relentless focus on helping students achieve educational greatness
- Willing to offer support to and receive constructive feedback from teachers and administration in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
- Help shape and develop a school-wide atmosphere that best suits the needs of our students, teachers, and families
- Communicate students’ progress toward realizing academic and character development goals with teachers.
- Enforce and uphold school’s values, policies, and culture
- Seek out and respond to coaching to increase capacity to run an effective classroom that promotes high levels of student achievement
- Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families and colleagues
- Actively participate in weekly staff development activities and meetings
- Other duties as assigned by the school leadership team
Qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (HIGHLY PREFERRED) OR 60 hours of college credit
- Has a valid certification (substitute certification) or willing to get one
- A passion for teaching in the city of St. Louis
- Dedication to helping children grow and learn
- Experience working with students/children in an educational setting (after school program, student teaching,etc.)
- Experience teaching underserved students (preferred)
- Desire to become a KIPP St. Louis School Teacher
As appropriate, perform all duties expected of classroom teachers, including but not limited to:
- Students are able to continue learning in a safe environment in the absence of their teacher
- The lesson provided is executed and students demonstrate mastery of the lesson’s objective
- Implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
- Designing and implementing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
- Using assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
- Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips;
- Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
- Serving as an advisor to a small group of students;
- Helping to co-lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and afternoon;
- Supervising students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and after school;
- Being accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;
- Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
- Participating in annual three-week staff orientation and training
Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors
- Frequently positions self to interact with students inside and outside of the classroom
- Must be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building, as well as outside
- Daily operation of a computer and classroom equipment
- Occasional moderate lifting
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Interprets policy, procedures and data
- Occasionally endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety
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 and to cultivate the 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 15% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
- Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, christmas party, and more!
- Non-profit 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
- 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
If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!
www.kippstl.org/apply
Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!
KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.