Global Studies

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.

Job Description
At KIPP St. Louis High School, the Global Studies and Psychology Teacher brings a passion for history, culture, and the human mind into the classroom. This role empowers students to see how their lives connect to the broader fabric of the past and the world around them. By teaching global studies, you will help students explore diverse cultures, societies, and historical movements, while psychology instruction will invite them to examine human behavior, thought processes, and identity. Together, these subjects serve as a pathway to deepen students' critical thinking, strengthen their ability to analyze and persuade, and ensure that every student sees themselves reflected in both history and the study of human experience.

Start Date
: Immediate Opening

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:
Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

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 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 from your colleagues
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

School-Based Staff must have the ability to...

• Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis
• Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Qualifications
What you bring to the table: Bachelor's degree (REQUIRED)

• Bachelor's degree (REQUIRED)
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification, Missouri Substitute Certification, or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Additional Information
What we bring to the table:

We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate 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 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards ceremony and more
• Public Service 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
• Granted holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and 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
• Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers