Teaching Aide (25.26 School Year)

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.

Position Overview

Every day, it is great people at KIPP that prove the possible. KIPP St. Louis Teachers Assistants provide classroom support and small group instructional care to students. Teachers Aides assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote academic achievement and personal development in our Kindergarten classrooms. Teacher’s Aids typically assist in one classroom during core instruction and lead teach one block of content each day.

LOCATION: KIPP WONDER ACADEMY; 3740 Marine Ave, St. Louis, Mo, 63118

Position Types: Full-time, exempt, 10 months

Instructional Delivery

• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect
• Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students’ needs
• Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers
• Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequences
• Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records
• Assumes responsibility for student achievement
• Provides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needs

Constant Learning

• Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goals
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior
• Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
• Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement

​​​​​​Academic and Cultural Support

• Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students
• Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary

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 learn how to 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 with your colleagues

●   Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

Other Essential Functions

• Performs other duties relative to the overall operations of KIPP St. Louis Public Schools as assigned
• Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher buses, toileting routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities and other times as designated

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.

The following are required:

• A high school diploma or GED and 60 hours of college credit

• Substitute Teaching Certification Required (or willing to get ASAP)

• Experience working with students

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Able to accept and implement professional feedback

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