Middle School History Teacher

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Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr – $75,000.00/yr

Location:

St. Louis, MO 63118
Department:
Schools / Academics

Reports To:

School Leader
Classification:
Full-Time / Exempt

• 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 History Teacher at Kairos Academies is a mission-driven educator who brings social studies to life through rigorous, hands‑on learning. This role combines content expertise with the Kairos instructional approach—empowering students to think critically about the world, understand historical and civic systems, and grow as self‑directed learners and citizens. Teachers are expected to coach, collaborate, and reflect to ensure students achieve measurable academic and personal growth.

• Design and implement engaging, standards‑aligned units in World History, U.S. History, Geography, and Civics that promote historical thinking and civic understanding.
• Facilitate project‑based learning, document‑based questions (DBQs), debates, simulations, and performance tasks that connect past events to contemporary issues.
• Use data from MAP, NWEA, and internal assessments to differentiate instruction and close achievement gaps.
• Maintain accurate, timely grade books and provide frequent, actionable feedback on student writing and discussion.
• Integrate primary and secondary sources, technology, and collaborative learning to build analytical and communication skills.

• Serve as a Kairos “Coach,” mentoring a pod of students weekly to build executive functioning, goal‑setting, and personal accountability.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes belonging, persistence, and intellectual curiosity.
• Communicate proactively with families about academic progress, successes, and areas for improvement.

• Partner with content team members to align curriculum, assessments, and best practices across grades.
• Participate in coaching cycles, team meetings, and professional development aligned with Kairos’ learning model.
• Share instructional resources and strategies with colleagues to support whole‑school improvement.
• Serve in a whole‑school service role (e.g., Tutoring Lead, Assessment Coordinator, Safety Lead), contributing to culture and operations.

• MAP Proficiency: 60% of students meet or exceed proficiency in social studies benchmarks.
• NWEA Growth: 70% of students demonstrate expected or above‑expected growth in reading and social studies strands.
• Mentoring Participation: 75% of students meet coaching engagement and reflection benchmarks.
• On‑Track Gradient Learning Classes: 85% of students maintain on‑track progress across social studies competencies.

• Evidence of rigorous, engaging instruction aligned with Missouri Learning Standards and Kairos’ Graduate Profile.
• Consistent use of data to inform instruction, reteaching, and targeted supports.
• Classroom culture characterized by inquiry, respect, and student ownership of learning.
• Growth in student independence and civic understanding as measured by coaching data and student feedback.
• Active contribution to team planning, problem‑solving, and school wide improvement efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Education, Political Science, or related field.
• Valid Missouri Substitute Certification.
• Demonstrated success supporting middle school student growth and engagement.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Eligible to work for any employer in the United States.

• Missouri Teaching Certificate (Social Studies 5–9) or eligibility to obtain upon hire.
• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
• Experience in project‑based learning, inquiry‑based…