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Summary 

The elective teacher advocates and promotes academic success and equity for all students. This person will teach and encourage college, career, and life skills and habits, preparing all students for the next level and, eventually, higher education or on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and implement a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments 
• Make use of data to inform instructional decisions
• Give students daily feedback on their performance and plan for individual learning needs
• Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
• Embody and maintain the school's values, policies, and culture 
• Build positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
• Maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress 
• Effectively manage a classroom with up to 25 students 

Driver Goals 

• 85% Great Place To Work (GPTW) 
• 70% NWEA (Growth)
• 85% of students & families are satisfied with the education they receive at Kairos.
• 97% Average Daily Attendance
• 90% Student Persistence 

This Job ISN'T For You If You Won't…

• go above & beyond to do what’s best for kids (an innate work ethic is required) 
• figure things out yourself (don't wait for others to teach you, make yourself better)
• adapt to frequent change (rapidly iterate; every level of every team improves every cycle)
• happily give and take disagreement, debate, or constructive feedback 

Who We Are

Now is the opportune moment (the kairos) to reimagine education for the 21st century. Our schools have been recognized by Forbes, Bellwether Education, NBC Today, Education Week, and others as among the most innovative and highest performing in the nation. That's why we replace lectures with engaging projects and dictatorial "behavior managers" with 1-1 executive functioning mentors who help students learn how to manage their own schedule and work habits. Kairos students practice navigating real-world choices (such as when, where, how, and with whom to work) within a safe, supportive school environment. Kairos develops students not just into freethinkers, ready to thrive in a modern economy, but self-governing citizens, ready to lead both themselves and their communities.

Technology Skills 

Competence in Microsoft Office applications and ability to use a variety of computer applications and platforms. Ability to use basic office equipment. Knowledge and experience in using a computer-based student Information Management system.

Safety Duties & Responsibilities 

Every employee of the school has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree Preferred.
• Pass Criminal Background Check Required
• Missouri Substitute Certification Required
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.

Starting Salary: From $48,500 annually 

Benefits:

• Our commitment to you includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that covers health, dental, and vision. In addition, we offer performance-based stipends, opportunities for education advancement, and a dedication to fostering work-life balance. Our school community is built on diversity and support, with small class sizes and a cozy co-working atmosphere. You'll have access to a range of professional growth opportunities, both on and off-campus, and you'll become part of a network of schools that are fully committed to upholding Love, Equity, Agency, and Diversity.

Schedule:

• In-person teaching Monday through Friday 7:30am 4:00pm 
  • Some weekends and evenings will be required 

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Louis, MO 63118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required). Please note, this is not a remote position. All Kairos teachers are required to deliver in-person instruction onsite, in our school in St. Louis.