Middle School English Teacher
Kairos Academies Middle School English Teacher
Location: St. Louis, MO, 63118
Summary:
Do you have a passion for teaching and transformational mentorship? Are you committed to rigorous instruction and dedicated to student success? Join the Kairos Academies team—where teacher excellence is recognized, supported, and compensated.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instructional Leadership & Excellence
- Student & Community Relationships
- Whole-School Service & Leadership
Key Campus Driver Goals (Annual Performance Metrics):
- Above State Average Proficiency (on/above grade level) on Missouri MAP/EOC Assessments
- 70% growth on NWEA MAP (national benchmark assessments)
- 90% student & family satisfaction with education at Kairos
- 90% Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
- 90% student persistence year-over-year
This Job Isn't For You If You Won't:
- Embrace high standards and a deep commitment to student excellence and achievement
- Proactively adapt, learn, and iterate to meet evolving school and student needs
- Demonstrate resilience and positivity in receiving and applying constructive feedback
- Go above & beyond daily, consistently demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and problem-solving
Who We Are:
Now is the opportune moment—the Kairos—to reimagine education for the 21st century. Recognized nationally by Forbes, Bellwether Education, NBC Today, and Education Week as an innovative and high-performing model, Kairos replaces traditional lectures with engaging projects. It transforms conventional classrooms into self-directed learning environments supported by 1-on-1 executive functioning mentorship.
Technology Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, instructional technology, and data management platforms
- Regular use of a computer-based student Information Management system
- Skillful use of digital curriculum resources to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
Safety Responsibilities:
- Know, teach, and reinforce our safety policies and procedures
- Proactively recognize and report unsafe actions or environments
- Respond swiftly and appropriately to emergencies to maintain a safe school climate
Physical Demands:
- Ability to occasionally exert 20-50 pounds, frequently exert 10-25 pounds
- Comfortable using instructional technology extensively throughout the day
- Mobility and stamina to supervise, instruct, and support students actively
Work Environment:
Active, dynamic classroom and school environment with varying noise levels and frequent interactions. This is not a remote position—all Kairos teachers deliver instruction in-person and onsite at our St. Louis campus.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Valid Missouri Substitute Certification (required)
- Valid Missouri Teacher Certification is strongly preferred or willing to obtain promptly
- A minimum of 3+ years of teaching experience is preferred
- Successful completion of criminal records check annually
- Eligible to work in the United States
Teacher First Compensation Model:
Kairos Academies offer transparent, competitive compensation based on clear evaluation criteria across three categories: Administrative Qualifications, Instructional Quality, and Professional Record of Results.
- Base Salary for certified teachers starts at $60,000.
Work Schedule & Location:
In-person role at Kairos Academies (St. Louis, MO 63118). Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (School Leaders select teacher times between this window). Participation in select evening/weekend school-community events is expected.