What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Science Teacher position at Kairos Academies?
Location: St. Louis, MO, 63118
Summary
Kairos Academies is seeking a hardworking, culture-building, student-focused, data-driven high school Science Teacher specializing in Chemistry and/or Physics. At Kairos, all teachers are leaders—you’ll not only teach rigorous lab-based science courses but also serve in a whole-school service role (e.g., STEM Lead, Safety Lead) that advances inquiry, innovation, and student agency.
Key Responsibilities
Monday–Friday, 7:40 AM–3:30 PM (occasional evenings/weekends)
Ready to Lead, Innovate, and Inspire?
Join Kairos Academies and help us transform education for the 21st century. Apply today!
Job Description: High School Science Teacher
Select the link for information on Kairos’s Whole School Model.
Summary
Kairos Academies is seeking a hardworking, culture-building, student-focused, data-driven high school Science Teacher specializing in Chemistry and/or Physics. At Kairos, all teachers are leaders—you’ll not only teach rigorous lab-based science courses but also serve in a whole-school service role (e.g., STEM Lead, Safety Lead) that advances inquiry, innovation, and student agency.
Key Responsibilities
- Adapt and implement NGSS- and standards-aligned Chemistry and Physics units
- Design hands-on labs, simulations, rubrics, and performance assessments
- Analyze EOC, NWEA, MAP, and internal lab assessments to inform instruction
- Provide daily, actionable feedback in lab notebooks, reports, and problem sets
- Cultivate a safe, collaborative lab environment for up to 25 students
- Serve in a “whole-school service” role (e.g., Tutoring Lead, Safety Lead) to drive STEM initiatives
- EOC Proficiency: 60%
- NWEA Growth: 70%
- Mentoring Participation: 75%
- On-Track Gradient Classes: 85%
- Degree: Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Physics, Science Education, or related; Master’s preferred
- Certification: Valid Missouri Chemistry and/or Physics teaching certification (or willingness to certify ASAP)
- Experience: 3 years of high school Chemistry and/or Physics teaching preferred
- Skills: Expertise in laboratory safety, scientific inquiry, data analysis, and modeling
- Other: Eligible to work in the U.S.; clear criminal background check
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, student information systems, and digital science tools (e.g., PhET, Vernier LabQuest)
- Commitment to lab safety protocols, emergency procedures, and chemical handling regulations
Monday–Friday, 7:40 AM–3:30 PM (occasional evenings/weekends)
Ready to Lead, Innovate, and Inspire?
Join Kairos Academies and help us transform education for the 21st century. Apply today!
Job Description: High School Science Teacher
Select the link for information on Kairos’s Whole School Model.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
