Job Description

History Teacher  

Summary 

For our team, we're looking for a history instructor with experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, teaching students to examine various texts, offering academic help, and creating positive connections are all duties of the history teacher. By providing engaging materials, projects, and debates, to enhance understanding. Along with aiding scholars in understanding and analyzing complex social and political topics.

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% of students score on/above grade level proficiency on the MO MAP
• 70% NWEA (Growth)
• 85%of students & families are satisfied with the education they receive at Kairos
• 97% ADA
• 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 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 and Requirments

• Bachelor’s degree Required
• Masters degree Preferred
• Missouri Substitute Certification Required
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification content specific to role applied for, Strongly P referred or willingness to become certified ASAP.
• 3+ years of teaching experience Preferred
• Satisfactory completion of criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.

Starting Salary: From $48,000 annually based on experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement 
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification reimbursement 
• School Tuition Assistance 

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday 7:45am- 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

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