Long-Term Substitute (25.26 School Year)

Company Description

Who we are: KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis City. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school. 

Job Description

 Long-term substitutes (LTS) are regional employees who are assigned to KIPP St. Louis Schools based on school needs and are assigned to a school for six to twelve weeks before being reassigned to another school if needed. LTS provide instructional coverage for a teacher absent for an extended period. The LTS will work the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence and perform teacher duties. 

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, TEMPORARY (per school district needs)

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

• Teach a challenging college preparatory curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students, is standards-aligned, and promotes critical thinking

• Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in lesson planning and unit design

• Design assessments and use data daily and weekly to drive instructional practices and provide students with feedback on their progress; regularly grade student work

• Enforce and uphold school’s values, policies, and culture

• Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data

• Seek out and respond to coaching to increase capacity to run an effective classroom that promotes high levels of student achievement

• Communicate regularly with families about the progress of students and remain available to students and families in the evening

• Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues

• Actively participate in weekly staff development activities and meetings

• Other duties as assigned by the school leadership team

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

• Embody and maintain school’s 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 (REQUIRED)

School-Based Staff must have the ability to...

• Operate a computer and office equipment daily

• Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling

• Maintain emotional control under stress

• Interpret policy, procedures, and data

• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors

• Frequently positions self to interact with students inside and outside of the classroom

• Must be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building, as well as outside

• Daily operation of a computer and classroom equipment

• Occasional moderate lifting

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

• Frequent, prolonged, and irregular hours of duty

• Maintain emotional control under stress

• Interprets policy, procedures, and data

• Occasionally, endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety

Qualifications

What you bring to the table: 

• 60 college credits and Missouri Substitute Certification (required)

• Bachelor’s degree and Missouri Substitute Certification (preferred)

• Experience substituting or working with the youth (preferred)

• A passion for teaching in the city of St. Louis

• Dedication to helping children grow and learn

Additional Information

What we bring to the table: 

Compensation: $200/day ($25/hour) and must have a Missouri Substitute Certification

          ***Please note that as a Long-Term Substitute, you are only paid for the days you work. There are no paid holidays or paid breaks. In addition, you are not paid for any unexpected snow days or school closure days. 

Benefits:  If consecutively employed during a probationary period of 90 days, team members will receive the option to elect our substitute gold benefits package (for employee only), consisting of a $0 deductible in medical, dental, and vision insurance.