Middle School ELA Teacher
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Kairos Academies Job Description — Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
Summary
Do you have a passion for teaching and transformational mentorship? Are you committed to rigorous instruction and dedicated to student success? Join the Kairos Academies team—where teacher excellence is recognized, supported, and compensated.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership & Excellence
- Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned English Language Arts (ELA) instruction that drives measurable student achievement for Middle School students
- Develop high-quality, rigorous ELA lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments that align with school goals.
- Regularly analyze data to inform instructional decisions, interventions, and supports.
- Provide daily meaningful feedback to students tailored to their individual academic needs.
Student & Community Relationships
- Build deep, authentic relationships with students and families to support students' holistic development and persistence at Kairos.
- Maintain proactive, transparent, and consistent communication with families regarding student progress.
- Mentor and advise students regularly through advisory sessions and structured 1-1 check-ins.
- Actively contribute to cultivating a strong school culture grounded in Kairos core values: Love, Excellence, Agency, and Diversity.
Whole-School Service & Leadership
- Engage proactively in whole-school service obligations beyond your classroom role, shaping school culture and community engagement. Example roles include Grade-Level Lead, Community Lead, SEL Lead, Content Lead, and more.
- Embrace Kairos' collaborative professional community, supporting peers' instructional growth and participating in professional learning communities (PLCs) and coaching check-ins.
Key Campus Driver Goals (Annual Performance Metrics)
- Above State Average Proficiency (on/above grade level) on Missouri MAP/EOC Assessments.
- 70% growth on NWEA MAP (national benchmark assessments).
- 90% student & family satisfaction with education at Kairos.
- 90% Average Daily Attendance (ADA).
- 90% student persistence year-over-year.
This Job Isn't For You If You Won't…
- Embrace high standards and a deep commitment to student excellence and achievement.
- Proactively adapt, learn, and iterate to meet evolving school and student needs.
- Demonstrate resilience and positivity in receiving and applying constructive feedback.
- Go above & beyond daily, consistently demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and problem-solving.
Who We Are
Now is the opportune moment—the Kairos—to reimagine education for the 21st century. Recognized nationally by Forbes, Bellwether Education, NBC Today, and Education Week as an innovative and high-performing model, Kairos replaces traditional lectures with engaging projects. It transforms conventional classrooms into self-directed learning environments supported by 1-on-1 executive functioning mentorship.
Our Teacher First Compensation model explicitly rewards teaching excellence, aligning compensation transparently with clear performance metrics, student outcomes, and leadership contributions. At Kairos, teachers are deeply valued professionals who:
- Demonstrate consistently high instructional effectiveness.
- Maintain high student achievement growth outcomes.
- Build lasting relationships that enhance student persistence and the school community.
Technology Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, instructional technology, and data management platforms.
- Regular use of a computer-based student Information Management system.
- Skillful use of digital curriculum resources to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Safety Responsibilities
- Know, teach, and reinforce our safety policies and procedures.
- Proactively recognize and report unsafe actions or environments.
- Respond swiftly and appropriately to emergencies to maintain a safe school climate.
Physical Demands
- Ability to occasionally exert 20-50 pounds, frequently exert 10-25 pounds.
- Comfortable using instructional technology extensively throughout the day.
- Mobility and stamina to supervise, instruct, and support students actively.
Work Environment
- Active, dynamic classroom and school environment with varying noise levels and frequent interactions.
- This is not a remote position—all Kairos teachers deliver instruction in-person and onsite at our St. Louis campus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Valid Missouri Substitute Certification (required).
- Valid Missouri Teacher Certification is strongly preferred or willing to obtain promptly.
- A minimum of 3+ years of teaching experience in the content area is preferred.
- Successful completion of criminal records check annually.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Teacher First Compensation Model
Transparent, performance-based compensation tied to outcomes, professional growth, and instructional excellence. Click here for more information.
- Professional: $60,000
- Advanced: $70,000
- Exemplary: $80,000
- Base Salary for certified teachers: $60,000 (Specific placement within bands depends on points earned in our evaluation system.) + $3,000 Signing Bonus
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Professional Development reimbursement
- Certification & School Tuition Assistance
- Comprehensive coaching and professional growth opportunities through structured mentorship and PLCs.
Work Schedule & Location
- In-person role at Kairos Academies (St. Louis, MO 63118).
- Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (School Leaders select times for teachers between this window)
- Participation in select evening/weekend school-community events is expected.
At Kairos, educators are not just teachers; they are transformational leaders, mentors, and active community builders. We proudly invest in teachers as our greatest asset to realize our vision of self-directed learners and empowered citizens.
Ready to become part of the Kairos community and redefine education for the 21st century? Apply today and experience what Teacher First truly means.
