Art Teacher High School (Immediate Opening)

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St. Louis, MO - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 6 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Working at KIPP St. Louis High School youre 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 schools 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: 

  • Bachelors 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

  • $50000 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


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Working at KIPP St. Louis High School youre 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 ...
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Key Skills

  • Experience Working With Students
  • Classroom Management
  • Algebra
  • Behavior Management
  • Classroom Experience
  • Lesson Planning
  • Math
  • Special Education
  • Calculus
  • Teaching
  • Geometry
  • Cordova

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