High School English Teacher

Location: St. Louis, MO 63118

Department: Schools / Academics

Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal

Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Annual Salary Range (2025–2026):

• Professional: $60,000
• Advanced: $70,000
• Exemplary: $80,000
• $3,000 signing bonus
• Salary bands are determined through Kairos’ TFC performance framework and are reviewed annually through individualized growth and feedback cycles.
  
  
  

Position Summary

The High School English Teacher at Kairos Academies is a mission-driven educator who brings English and Language Arts to life through rigorous, student-centered learning. The role combines content expertise with the Kairos instructional approach—empowering students to think critically, analyze deeply, and grow as self-directed learners and citizens.

At Kairos, all teachers are leaders. Beyond instruction, English 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 lessons in English language arts that build critical thinking skills.
• Create and facilitate project-based units and performance tasks that promote inquiry and engagement.
• Use data from EOC, NWEA, MAP, and internal assessments to differentiate instruction and close achievement gaps.
• Maintain accurate, timely gradebooks and provide frequent, actionable feedback on written and verbal analysis.
• Integrate technology, discussion-based learning, and primary sources to promote critical thinking and student ownership.
  
  
  

Student Relationships & Mentorship

• Serve as a Kairos Coach, mentoring a pod of students weekly to build executive functioning, goal-setting, and personal accountability.
• Foster a classroom environment that promotes inclusion, curiosity, and civic discourse.
• Communicate proactively with families about student progress, successes, and growth areas.
  
  
  

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 strategies and contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented team culture.
  
  
  

Whole-School Service & Leadership- Click Here For More Information

• Serve in a whole-school service role (e.g., Civic Engagement Lead, Equity Lead, Tutoring Lead), contributing to schoolwide academic and cultural initiatives.
• Support restorative practices, positive behavior systems, and SEL frameworks.
• Contribute to school events, community initiatives, and improvement efforts.
  
  
  

Driver Goals (2025-26)

• EOC Proficiency: 60% of students meet or exceed ELA EOC proficiency benchmarks.
• NWEA Growth: 70% of students demonstrate expected or above-expected growth.
• Mentoring Participation: 75% of students meet coaching engagement and reflection benchmarks.
• On-Track Gradient Learning Classes: 85% of students maintain on-track progress in ELA coursework.
  
  
  

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 enrichment.
• Classroom culture characterized by respect, critical discourse, and student ownership of learning.
• Growth in student independence as measured by coaching data and student feedback.
• Active contribution to team planning, problem-solving, and schoolwide improvement efforts.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field.
• Valid Missouri Substitute Certification.
• Proven success increasing student achievement in secondary English Language Arts. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate (English Language Arts 9-12) or eligibility to obtain upon hire.
• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
• Experience with AP instruction, project-based learning, personalized instruction, or executive-function coaching.
• 3 years of classroom teaching experience with demonstrated results.
  
  
  

Work Schedule & Environment

• Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Occasional evenings or weekends for family engagement, tutoring, or school events. Dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and collaboration.
• On-site role at Kairos Academies, St. Louis, MO
  
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

Teacher First Compensation (TFC) 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
• $3,000 Signing Bonus
  
  
  

Benefits Include:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Professional Development and Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Certification & 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.