High School History Teacher

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

High School History Teacher

Location: St. Louis MO 63118

Department: Schools / Academics
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal
Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Annual Salary Range(Teacher First Compensation Model):

Professional:$60000
Advanced:$70000
Exemplary:$80000
$3000 signing bonus

(Salary band determined through Kairos Teacher First Compensation performance framework.)

Position Summary

The High School History Teacher at Kairos Academies is a mission-driven educator who brings history and social sciences to life through rigorous inquiry-based and student-centered learning. This role combines content expertise with the Kairos instructional approachempowering students to think critically analyze deeply and grow as self-directed learners and citizens.

At Kairos all teachers are leaders. Beyond instruction History teachers model our values of Love Excellence Agency and Diversitywhile contributing to the culture and systems 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.

Core Responsibilities

Instructional Excellence

Design and implement engaging standards-aligned lessons in Civics AP Modern World History AP Human Geography or other History courses that build historical thinking and argumentation skills.
Create and facilitate project-based units document-based questions (DBQs) Socratic seminars and performance tasks that promote inquiry and civic engagement.
Use data from EOC NWEA MAP and internal assessments to differentiate instruction and close achievement gaps.
Maintain accurate timely gradebooks and provide frequent actionable feedback on written and verbal analysis.
Integrate technology discussion-based learning and primary sources to promote critical thinking and student ownership.

Student Relationships & Mentorship

Serve as a Kairos Coach mentoring a pod of students weekly to build executive functioning goal-setting and personal accountability.
Foster a classroom environment that promotes inclusion curiosity and civic discourse.
Communicate proactively with families about student progress successes and growth areas.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

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 strategies and contribute to a positive solutions-oriented team culture.

Whole-School Service & Leadership- Click Here for more information

Serve in a whole-school service role (e.g. Civic Engagement Lead Equity Lead Tutoring Lead) contributing to schoolwide academic and cultural initiatives.
Support restorative practices positive behavior systems and SEL frameworks.
Contribute to school events community initiatives and improvement efforts.

Driver Goals (2025-26)

EOC Proficiency: 60% of students meet or exceed History EOC 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 history coursework.

Key Indicators of Success

Evidence of rigorous engaging instruction aligned with Missouri Learning Standards and Kairos Graduate Profile.
Consistent use of data to inform instruction reteaching and enrichment.
Classroom culture characterized by respect critical discourse 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 schoolwide improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelors degree in History Social Studies Education Political Science Education or related field
Valid Missouri Substitute Certification
Proven success increasing student achievement in secondary social studies.
Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.

Preferred:

Missouri Teaching Certificate (Social Studies 912) or eligibility to obtain upon hire.
Masters degree in Education Curriculum & Instruction or related field.
Experience with AP instruction project-based learning or civic engagement pedagogy.
3 years of classroom teaching experience with demonstrated results.

Work Schedule & Environment

MondayFriday 7:45 AM 4:00 PM.
Occasional evenings or weekends for family engagement tutoring or school events.
Dynamic fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and collaboration.
On-site role at Kairos Academies in St. Louis MO.

Compensation and Benefits

Teacher First Compensation (TFC) Model

Transparent performance-based compensation tied to outcomes professional growth and instructional excellence. Click here for more information.

Professional:$60000
Advanced:$70000
Exemplary:$80000
$3000 Signing Bonus

Benefits Include:

Health Vision and Dental Insurance.
Generous Paid Time Off
Professional Development and Tuition Assistance
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Certification & Graduate Coursework Reimbursement
Comprehensive Coaching and Growth Opportunities

About Kairos Academies
Kairos Academies is a forward-thinking public charter school network in St. Louis reimagining education for the 21st century. Our mission is to cultivate an integrated community of self-directedlearners leaders and citizens.Recognized nationally for innovation and excellence Kairos replaces traditional lectures withpersonalized project-based learningand emphasizesexecutive-function coachingto help students take ownership of their education and lives.

High School History TeacherLocation: St. Louis MO 63118Department: Schools / AcademicsReports To: Principal or Assistant PrincipalClassification: Full-Time / ExemptAnnual Salary Range(Teacher First Compensation Model):Professional:$60000Advanced:$70000Exemplary:$80000 $3000 signing bonus(Salary band...