8th Grade Math Teacher KIPP Inspire Academy at KIPP

Working at KIPP Triumph Academy youre an enthusiastic educator stoking the academic interests of students. You love math and maybe even struggled with it at school but want to show your students how math affects them every day. Youre creating a space where they feel comfortable making mistakes asking questions and excelling in school. The Middle School Math Teacher is responsible for creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that fosters mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills while catering to the developmental needs of middle school students.Position Type: Full-time Exempt 10 monthsStart Date: ImmediateOn a day-to-day basis you can look forward to the following:Curriculum Development and InstructionAdapt 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 needsHelp Build a Positive School and Classroom cultureEmbody and maintain 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 moreDemonstrate a Growth MindsetPursue challenging professional goals each yearGive and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleaguesParticipate in school-wide and individual professional developmentSchool-Based Staff staff must have the ability to...Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basisOccasional moderate lifting pushing and pullingMaintain emotional control under stressInterpret policy procedures and dataCommunicate effectively (verbal and written)Qualifications : What you bring to the table: Bachelors degree In Educatiorn or related content area (REQUIRED)Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)Pass Criminal Background CheckDemonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gapAdditional 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 employeeRetirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension programEmployee Recognition: When we succeed together we celebrate together with our annual Heart AwardsPublic Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employerLongevity Bonuses: 2 5 and 10-year financial rewardsGenerous time off:Paid leave for illness personal days bereavement jury duty and military-related leavePaid parental leave for new familiesPaid holidays as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break a two-week winter break a week-long spring breakWellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday every other month)On-going professional  development opportunities:Weekly coaching sessionsWeekly school-based professional developmentFive in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachersCheck out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all our students families teachers staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability. Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Calculus,Teaching,Tutoring,Geometry,Trigonometry Experience: years Vacancy: 1