Kipp: St. Louis Resident Teacher (2024-25 Sy)

Company Description

Who we are: 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. 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.

Equity Statement: KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.

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

KIPP Saint Louis Resident Teacher partnered with St. Louis Teacher Residency Program

Position Overview:  The KIPP St. Louis Resident Teacher is a position created exclusively for persons accepted into St. Louis Teacher Residency (STLTR) and committed to KIPP St. Louis schools.  STLTR is designed as an apprenticeship program where program participants earn their Missouri teaching licensure in elementary education or secondary language arts, math, or science, while working in a KIPP: St. Louis public school. KIPP Resident Teachers will complete their initial residency year at one of the program's KIPP training sites, co-teaching with an experienced mentor teacher.  After successful completion of the residency year, Teacher Residents are certified and become lead-teachers within the KIPP: St. Louis network. In the second year as a lead-teacher, Teacher Residents continue coursework at Washington University, earning a Master of Art in Teaching and Learning. 

Residency Program Components:

KIPP St. Louis and St. Louis Teacher Residency partner to provide KIPP Teacher Residents with an accelerated and cost-effective pathway into a career in education. KIPP Teacher Residents will: 

• Complete a rigorous full-year classroom apprenticeship, co-teaching Monday - Thursday with an experienced mentor teacher at a KIPP: St. Louis training site school.  
• On Fridays, participate in aligned graduate-level coursework with STLTR, preparing them to effectively serve students in urban schools and KIPP: St. Louis classrooms. 
• Earn initial teacher certification in the state of Missouri and a Master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
• Receive ongoing instructional coaching during their first two years in the program.
• Commit to lead-teach in a KIPP: St. Louis school for 3 years after the initial apprenticeship year.

Qualifications

Eligibility: 

KIPP Teacher Residents are diverse candidates who believe that all students are capable of academic achievement and are ready to make a difference in St. Louis schools. We look for candidates with a variety of backgrounds, including recent college graduates, working professionals, and career changers. To be eligible to apply, all candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree completed by July 2024, in any area of study
• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
• A commitment to work at KIPP: St. Louis for a total of four years.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits:

During the initial apprenticeship year, residents receive a salary of at least $24,000 provided by KIPP,  along with full health benefits and Paid Time Off. Residents are also guaranteed a permanent teaching position at the KIPP network upon completion of the apprenticeship year. In year 2, Teacher Residents become lead-teachers earning a full-time teacher salary. 

To Apply:

All KIPP Teacher Residents must first apply and be accepted into St. Louis Teacher Residency and then interview and be accepted by KIPP: Louis.  Upon full acceptance, Teacher Residents will be matched with a training site placement at KIPP St. Louis. 

First Step: apply to St. Louis Teacher Residency by completing this online application. Please indicate on the application you’re interested in the KIPP Teacher Resident position. 

Final Admission Deadline: May 31, 2024

Learn More:  For more information on St. Louis Teacher Residency’s partnership with KIPP St. Louis, please visit http://www.stlteach.org.  If you’d like to set-up an informational call with our Talent Team prior to applying, please fill out a residency interest form or email talent@stlteach.org. We look forward to receiving your application for our 2024 Cohort!

 

St. Louis Teacher Residency believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our teachers and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the students and communities that we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, STLTR hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, disability, or any personal characteristic protected by applicable law.