Electives Teacher

Job Description

As an Electives' Teacher you're an enthusiastic educator engaging in students' pursuits outside of the traditional classroom setting. Whether you love Physical Education, Computer Science, Dance, Music, or the Arts, you care about sharing your passion with your students. Engage students across St. Louis as an Electives teacher at KIPP St. Louis Public Schools.

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt, 10-months

Tentative Start Date: July 22, 2024

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 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 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)