High School Home Economics Teacher

Location: St. Louis, MO, 63118

Summary

Kairos Academies is seeking a hardworking, culture-building, student-focused, and data-driven Home Economics Teacher. At Kairos, all teachers are leaders—you’ll not only teach a wide range of essential life skills but also serve in a whole-school service role (e.g., Hospitality Lead, Wellness Lead) that empowers students to connect classroom learning with real-world application.

Key Responsibilities

Rigorous Instruction and Curriculum

• Design and implement engaging, standards-aligned units across core areas of Home Economics:
• Culinary & Nutrition: recipe reading, meal planning, nutrition, food safety
• Textiles & Design: sewing, clothing construction, repairs, fabric care
• Family & Child Development: child care, developmental milestones, family dynamics
• Health & Hygiene: wellness, first aid, grooming, personal safety
• Consumer & Financial Literacy: budgeting, saving, credit, career readiness, consumer awareness
• Housing & Interior Design: household management, cleaning, organization, design basics
• Broader Life Skills: etiquette, hospitality, sustainability, civic responsibility, social skills
• Integrate project-based and hands-on learning experiences that connect academics with practical applications.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  
  

Data-Driven Practice

• Assess student learning using performance tasks, projects, and authentic assessments.
• Analyze student progress to inform instruction and adjust supports.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to help students build mastery.
  
  
  

Student and Family Engagement

• Communicate student progress and next steps via email, calls, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Provide students and families with strategies to extend life skills learning beyond the classroom.
  
  
  

Mentoring

• Facilitate student Circle once a week and participate in staff Circle once a week.
• Monitor your mentor group’s academic and behavior progress; support students in setting and reaching ambitious academic and character goals.
• Serve as a direct point-of-contact for Kairos families to share school-wide information and student support updates.
  
  
  

Whole School Leadership

• Serve in a “whole-school service” role (e.g., Tutoring Lead, Wellness Lead, Event Hospitality Lead) that drives school-wide culture and student success.
  
  
  

Driver Goals

• Proficiency on course-aligned performance tasks: 60%
• Growth on project rubrics and student reflections: 70%
• Mentoring Participation: 75%
• On-Track Gradient Classes: 85%
  
  
  

Our Promise

Kairos Academies has been recognized by Forbes, Education Week, and NBC Today for reimagining 21st-century education—replacing passive lectures with hands-on projects and “behavior managers” with 1:1 executive-functioning mentors. We develop self-governing citizens ready to lead themselves and their communities.

This Role Isn't For You If You Won't...

• Go above & beyond to do what’s best for students
• Proactively seek feedback and refine your practice
• Embrace rapid change and continuous improvement
• Engage in healthy debate and constructive feedback
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s in Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Home Economics, or related field; Master’s preferred
• Certification: Valid Missouri Family & Consumer Sciences teaching certification (or willingness to certify ASAP)
• Experience: 3 years of teaching Home Economics or related subjects at the middle or high school level preferred
• Skills: Expertise in hands-on instruction, classroom management, and culturally responsive teaching
• Substitute certification required
• Other: Eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.; clear criminal background check
  
  
  

Technology and Safety

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, student information systems, and instructional technology tools
• Commitment to classroom and equipment safety protocols
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

Compensation

• Base Salary for certified teachers with teaching experience starts at: $60,000
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and wellness reimbursement.
• Professional development & certification reimbursement.
• School tuition assistance
  
  
  

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:40 AM–3:30 PM (occasional evenings/weekend)
  
  
  

Ready to Lead, Innovate, and Inspire?

Join Kairos Academies and help us transform education for the 21st century. Apply today!