KIPP St. Louis
Kindergarten Teaching Aide (25.26 School Year)
KIPP St. Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Overview
Position: Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood for the 2025-26 School Year Location: St. Louis, MO Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 Company Description
KIPP St. Louis is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. We are the largest charter school system in the city and are driven by our mission, vision, and equity statement. Position Overview
Every day, great people at KIPP prove the possible. KIPP St. Louis Teachers Assistants provide classroom support and small group instructional care to students. Teacher Aides assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote academic achievement and personal development in Kindergarten classrooms. Teacher’s Aides typically assist in one classroom during core instruction and lead teach one block of content each day. Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed to meet students’ needs Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequences Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute Maintains accurate and up-to-date records Assumes responsibility for student achievement Provides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needs Constant Learning
Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works to meet individual and professional development goals Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement Academic and Cultural Support
Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
Embody and maintain the 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 learn how to 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 with colleagues Participate in school-wide and individual professional development Other Essential Functions
Performs other duties relative to the overall operations of KIPP St. Louis Public Schools as assigned Escorts, assists, and/or supervises students during play periods and movement throughout the building Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED and 60 hours of college credit Substitute Teaching Certification Required (or willing to get ASAP) Experience working with students Strong organizational and time management skills Able to accept and implement professional feedback Additional Information
What we bring to the table: $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental Employer Paid Short Term Disability $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 15% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, Christmas party, and more Non-profit student loan forgiveness program qualified employer Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards Generous time off including: illness/personal days, bereavement, jury duty, military leave, parental leave, paid holidays, a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month) Ongoing professional development opportunities: weekly coaching sessions and weekly school-based professional development
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Position: Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood for the 2025-26 School Year Location: St. Louis, MO Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 Company Description
KIPP St. Louis is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. We are the largest charter school system in the city and are driven by our mission, vision, and equity statement. Position Overview
Every day, great people at KIPP prove the possible. KIPP St. Louis Teachers Assistants provide classroom support and small group instructional care to students. Teacher Aides assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote academic achievement and personal development in Kindergarten classrooms. Teacher’s Aides typically assist in one classroom during core instruction and lead teach one block of content each day. Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed to meet students’ needs Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequences Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute Maintains accurate and up-to-date records Assumes responsibility for student achievement Provides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needs Constant Learning
Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works to meet individual and professional development goals Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement Academic and Cultural Support
Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
Embody and maintain the 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 learn how to 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 with colleagues Participate in school-wide and individual professional development Other Essential Functions
Performs other duties relative to the overall operations of KIPP St. Louis Public Schools as assigned Escorts, assists, and/or supervises students during play periods and movement throughout the building Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED and 60 hours of college credit Substitute Teaching Certification Required (or willing to get ASAP) Experience working with students Strong organizational and time management skills Able to accept and implement professional feedback Additional Information
What we bring to the table: $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental Employer Paid Short Term Disability $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 15% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, Christmas party, and more Non-profit student loan forgiveness program qualified employer Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards Generous time off including: illness/personal days, bereavement, jury duty, military leave, parental leave, paid holidays, a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month) Ongoing professional development opportunities: weekly coaching sessions and weekly school-based professional development
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