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KIPP is hiring an Art Teacher for High School at KIPP St. Louis Public Schools. The role involves developing and delivering a rigorous, standards-aligned art curriculum, supporting student artistic expression, and fostering positive relationships with students, families, and staff to build a supportive school culture.

Highlights

Develop and execute rigorous art curriculum and lesson plans aligned with standards.
Provide daily feedback to students and tailor instruction based on data.
Establish and maintain strong communication with students, families, and staff.
Supervise and manage classrooms of up to 30 students effectively.
Bachelor’s degree and valid Missouri Art K-12 Certification or Substitute Certification required.
Experience creating art curriculum and teaching art in a school setting preferred.
Ability to operate computers and office equipment; maintain emotional control under stress.
Employer offers $0 deductible healthcare, employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and generous retirement benefits.
Access to paid leave including illness, personal, parental, bereavement, and holidays.
On-going professional development through weekly coaching and multiple PD days annually.

Art Teacher - High School (Immediate Opening) Full Description

Company Description

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

Working at KIPP St. Louis High School, you’re an enthusiastic educator engaging in students’ pursuits outside of the traditional classroom setting. You support students to express themselves through drawing, painting, and furthering their artistic understanding. You develop lessons that increase student skills and create culturally relevant artistic expression. You can engage students across St. Louis as an Art teacher at KIPP St. Louis Public Schools.

Position Types: Full-time, Exempt, 10 months

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 the 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)
Valid Missouri Art K-12 Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)
Experience creating an Art curriculum
Experience teaching Art in a school setting
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

Original Job Description

Company Description

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Job Description

Position Types: Full-time, Exempt, 10 months

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 the 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)
Valid Missouri Art K-12 Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)
Experience creating an Art curriculum
Experience teaching Art in a school setting
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

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