Global Studies & Psychology Teacher - High School

Position: Global Studies & Psychology Teacher - KIPP St. Louis High School (Immediate Opening)
Location: St. Louis

Global Studies & Psychology Teacher
KIPP St. Louis High School – Immediate Opening

Who we are
: KIPP St. Louis is part of a national network of free, open‑enrollment public charter schools offering families and children in St. Louis City an alternative to traditional public schools. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission of creating joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, career, and beyond while building a more just world.

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 while psychology instruction will invite them to examine human behavior, thought processes, and identity.

Together, these subjects deepen critical thinking and analysis, ensuring 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 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 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

• 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 – Benefits

• $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 optional 403b supplement
• Employee Recognition:
  Heart Awards ceremony and more
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10‑year financial rewards
• Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military‑related leave
• Paid parental leave for new families
• Granted holidays, one‑week Thanksgiving break, two‑week winter break, and week‑long spring break
• Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
• Weekly coaching sessions and weekly school‑based professional development
• Five in‑person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education – Primary and Secondary Education

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