Flex Teacher

Summary 

The Flex Teacher will provide high-quality one-on-one support for students and is full-time. In addition, they will assist teachers as needed with the whole class and small group instruction. Flex teachers are Kairo's second line of education defense. Hired with the intent of eventually filling a lead teacher vacancy if one arises. This allows Kairos to offer consistently high-quality education with high-performing instructors. Promoting a safe and reliable school community for our personalized learners.

Responsibilities

• Follow all lesson plans left by teacher given by teacher or admin
• Clear classroom management abilities/ Techniques
• Facilitate instruction through technology to enhance classroom experience
• Model correct English oral and written forms
• Participate in professional development and all required training experiences
• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
• Understand importance of maintaining student identity
• Strategically flexible to meet staffing needs
• Exhibit positive rapport with students, families, and staff
• Internalize lesson plans to execute at a high level
• Participate in weekly content professional development meetings outside of school hours
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.  
• Flexible and ready to step into multiple roles, willing and open to

The Ideal Candidate Can...

• Works cooperatively with all school personnel and network team.
• Receive critical feedback
• Committed to our vision “ personalized learning public schools where students direct their own lives & learning”
• Works through issues and create strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes 
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change 

In addition to role-specific responsibilities, all staff at Kairos "coach" a "pod" of students. Coaching involves checking-in with students 2-3 times throughout the week for 10-15 minutes and updating parents regularly on student progress. Coaches mentor students on executive functioning and social-emotional skills such as setting achievable goals, keeping a to-do list, and navigating the highs and lows of school.

This Job ISN'T For You If You Won't...

• figure things out yourself (don't wait for others to teach you, make yourself better)

• adapt to frequent change (rapidly iterate; every level of every team improves every cycle)

• happily give and take disagreement, debate, or constructive feedback

• keep an organized to do list and calendar

Who We Are

Now is the opportune moment (the kairos) to reimagine education for the 21st century. Our schools have been recognized by Forbes, Bellwether Education, NBC Today, Education Week, and others as among the most innovative and highest performing in the nation. That's why we replace lectures with engaging projects and dictatorial "behavior managers" with 1-1 executive functioning mentors who help students learn how to manage their own schedule and work habits. Kairos students practice navigating real-world choices (such as when, where, how, and with whom to work) within a safe, supportive school environment. Kairos develops students not just into freethinkers, ready to thrive in a modern economy, but self-governing citizens, ready to lead both themselves and their communities.

Technology Skills 

Ability and competence in Microsoft Office applications and ability to use a variety of computer applications and platforms. Ability to use basic office equipment. Also knowledge and experience in using a computer-based student Information Management system.

Safety Duties & Responsibilities 

Every employee of the School has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them.

Bachelor’s degree Required

Pass Criminal Background Check Required

Missouri Substitute Certification Required

Valid Missouri Teacher Certification Preferred or willingness to become certified.

3+ years of teaching experience Preferred

Other Qualifications 

Satisfactory criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.

Starting Salary: From $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• M-F
• 8-10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Louis, MO 63118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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