Middle School Science Teacher

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$60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Location: St. Louis, MO 63118
Department: Schools / Academics
Reports To: School Leader
Classification: Full-Time / Exempt
Annual Salary Range (Teacher First Compensation Model):

• Professional: $60,000
• Advanced: $70,000
• Exemplary: $80,000
• (Salary band determined through Kairos’ Teacher First Compensation performance framework.)
• Plus a $3,000 signing bonus for signing before January 1, 2026. Signing bonus is $1,500 after January 1.

The Middle School Science Teacher at Kairos Academies is a mission-driven educator who brings science to life through inquiry, experimentation, and hands‑on learning. This role combines deep content knowledge with Kairos’ coaching-based instructional model—empowering students to ask questions, think critically, and take ownership of their learning through real‑world application.

At Kairos, all teachers are leaders. Beyond delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction, Science teachers model our values of Love, Excellence, Agency, and Diversity while shaping the systems and culture that make Kairos a place where every student can thrive. Teachers are expected to coach, collaborate, and reflect to ensure students achieve measurable academic and personal growth.

• Instructional Excellence
  • Design and implement engaging, standards‑aligned units across life, earth, and physical sciences that promote inquiry and problem‑solving.
  • Facilitate hands‑on labs, experiments, engineering challenges, and data‑driven investigations that connect science concepts to real‑world phenomena.
  • Use data from MAP, NWEA, and internal assessments to differentiate instruction and close achievement gaps.
  • Maintain accurate grade books and provide frequent, actionable feedback on lab work, projects, and written reflections.
  • Integrate literacy and numeracy into science lessons to build interdisciplinary connections and reinforce critical thinking.
  • Ensure lab safety, proper materials management, and compliance with safety protocols at all times.
• Student Relationships & Mentorship
  • Serve as a Kairos Coach, mentoring a pod of students weekly to support executive functioning, goal‑setting, and reflection.
  • Foster a classroom environment that promotes curiosity, teamwork, and respect for diverse perspectives.
  • Communicate proactively with families to celebrate student progress and address academic or behavioral challenges.
• Collaboration & Professional Growth
  • Partner with grade‑level and content‑area teams to align curriculum, assessments, and best practices.
  • Participate in professional learning communities (PLCs), coaching cycles, and team reflections aligned with Kairos’ learning model.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, solutions‑oriented team culture that prioritizes continuous improvement.
• Whole‑School Service & Leadership
  • Serve in a whole‑school service role (e.g., STEM Lead, Safety Lead, Tutoring Lead) that supports school wide academic and cultural goals.
  • Support consistent implementation of restorative practices, positive behavior systems, and SEL frameworks.
  • Contribute to family engagement events, community initiatives, and cross‑disciplinary projects.
• Driver Goals
  • MAP Proficiency: 60% of students meet or exceed science 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 Learning Classes: 85% of students maintain on‑track progress in science coursework.
• Key Indicators of Success
  • Evidence of rigorous, inquiry‑based instruction aligned to Missouri Learning Standards and Kairos’ Graduate Profile.
  • Consistent use of data to inform instruction, reteaching, and student interventions.
  • Classroom culture characterized by curiosity, collaboration, and student ownership of learning.
  • Growth in student independence and scientific reasoning as measured by coaching data…