10th & 11th Grade College & Career Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Rigorous Instruction & Curriculum: Teach sections of 10th-grade and 11th-grade Next Prep, implementing the provided curriculum with 100% fidelity. Complete and submit lesson internalizations for every unit and communicate pacing or content concerns to the Next Prep team.
• Data-Driven Practice: Maintain up-to-date student data and grades; use these to monitor progress and differentiate supports.
• Mentoring: Facilitate student Circle once a week, as well as participate in all staff Circle once a week. Monitor your mentor group’s academic and behavior progress and provide support students in setting and reaching ambitious academic and character development goals. Provide guidance and support on students’ self-discovery work.
• Experiential Learning & Logistics: Coordinate and chaperone Next Prep employer site visits and professional-skills simulations. Attend all Next Prep professional development and weekly planning meetings with the Next Prep team.
• Whole School Leadership: Serve in a schoolwide service role (e.g., Grade-Level Lead, Tutoring Lead) to reinforce Kairos values and support cross-departmental initiatives.

Driver Goals

• 100% Curriculum Fidelity: Ensure every lesson is delivered as designed.
• Student Pathway Clarity: 90% of students articulate a clear postsecondary goal by year’s end.
• Employer Engagement: Coordinate at least 3 authentic site visits per grade level.
• Family Partnership: 85% family outreach completion for progress discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in Title I schools
• Experience working with diverse age groups and skill levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills
• Background check clearance; reliable attendance (within PTO allotment)
• Eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Technology & Safety Proficiency with Microsoft Office, student information systems, and digital platforms
• Commitment to school safety protocols and emergency procedures

Pay & Benefits

Base Salary: $60,000
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off & wellness reimbursement
Professional development & certification reimbursement
School tuition assistance

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:40 AM–3:30 PM (occasional evenings/weekends)
On-site role at Kairos Academies in St. Louis, MO