High School English Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Rigorous Instruction & Curriculum: Adapt and implement a standards-aligned curriculum. Design engaging lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessment.
• Data-Driven Practice: Analyze Gradient, NWEA, EOC, and internal assessments to inform instruction. Monitor student growth and differentiate supports accordingly.
• 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. Serve as a direct point-of-contact for Kairos families to communicate school-wide information.
• Culture & Classroom Management: Cultivate a high-expectations, equitable classroom environment for up to 25 students. Build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Whole School Leadership: Serve in one of our “whole-school service” roles (e.g., Grade-Level Lead, Civic Engagement Lead, Tutoring Lead, SEL Lead) to drive school wide initiatives and reinforce our values.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred
• Certification: Valid Missouri ELA 9-12 certification (or willingness to certify ASAP)
• Experience: 3+ years of high school ELA teaching preferred

Skills

• Strong content mastery in English Language Arts or related field; proven ability to use data to drive instruction

Promises

• Kairos Academies has been recognized by Forbes, Education Week, and NBC Today for reimagining 21st-century education—replacing passive lectures with hands-on projects and “behavior managers” with 1:1 executive-functioning mentors. We develop self-governing citizens ready to lead themselves and their communities.

Driver Goals

• EOC Proficiency: 60% of students meet or exceed English EOC proficiency benchmarks.
• NWEA Growth: 70% of students demonstrate expected or above-expected growth.
• Mentoring Participation: 75% of students meet coaching engagement and reflection benchmarks.
• On-Track Gradient Classes: 85% of students maintain on-track progress in coursework.

Our Promise

Kairos Academies has been recognized by Forbes, Education Week, and NBC Today for reimagining 21st-century education—replacing passive lectures with hands-on projects and “behavior managers” with 1:1 executive-functioning mentors. We develop self-governing citizens ready to lead themselves and their communities.

Compensation & 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