Middle School History Teacher
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Middle School History Teacher |
Location: St. Louis MO 63118
Department: Schools / Academics
Reports To: School Leader
Classification: Full-Time / Exempt
Annual Salary Range (Teacher First Compensation Model):
- Professional: $60000
- Advanced: $70000
- Exemplary: $80000
- (Salary band determined through Kairos Teacher First Compensation performance framework.)
- Plus a $1500 signing bonus for the 2025-26 school year.
Position Summary
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 approachempowering students to think critically about the world understand historical and civic systems and grow as self-directed learners and citizens.
At Kairos all teachers are leaders. Beyond instruction Middle School History teachers model our values of Love Excellence Agency and Diversity while 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 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 gradebooks 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.
Student Relationships & Mentoring
- 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.
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 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. Click here for more information
Driver Goals (2025-26
- 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 progressacross social studies competencies.
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 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 schoolwide improvement efforts.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors 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.
Preferred:
- Missouri Teaching Certificate (Social Studies 59) or eligibility to obtain upon hire.
- Masters degree in Education Curriculum & Instruction or related field
- Experience in project-based learning inquiry-based instruction or culturally responsive pedagogy.
- 3 years of teaching experience in middle grades with measurable student growth outcomes.
Work Schedule & Environment
- MondayFriday 7:45 AM 4:00 PM
- Occasional evenings or weekends for family engagement tutoring or school events
- Dynamic classroom setting requiring consistent interaction supervision and adaptability
- On-site role at Kairos Academies in St. Louis MO
Teacher First Compensation Model:
Transparent performance-based compensation tied to outcomes professional growth and instructional excellence. Click here for more information.
- Professional: $60000
- Advanced: $70000
- Exemplary: $80000
Benefits Include:
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Professional Development and Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Certification and 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-directed learners leaders and citizens. Recognized nationally for innovation and excellence Kairos replaces traditional lectures with personalized project-based learning and emphasizes executive-function coaching to help students take ownership of their education and lives.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Integration
- Advocacy
- Animation
- Back Office Support
- Bid Management
About Company
Kairos Academies serving grades 5-12 is St. Louis’ only tuition-free, personalized learning public school.
