Middle School History Teacher

Middle School History Teacher 

Location: St. Louis, MO 63118

Department: Schools / Academics
Reports To: School Leader
Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Annual Salary Range (Teacher First Compensation Model):

• Professional: $60,000
• Advanced: $70,000
• Exemplary: $80,000
• (Salary band determined through Kairos’ Teacher First Compensation performance framework.)
• Plus a $1,500 signing bonus for the 2025-26 school year.

Position Summary

The Middle School History Teacher at Kairos Academies is a mission-driven educator who brings social studies to life through rigorous, hands-on learning. This role combines content expertise with the Kairos instructional approach—empowering students to think critically about the world, understand historical and civic systems, and grow as self-directed learners and citizens.

At Kairos, all teachers are leaders. Beyond instruction, Middle School History teachers model our values of Love, Excellence, Agency, and Diversity while contributing to the culture and systems that make Kairos a place where every student can thrive. Teachers are expected to coach, collaborate, and reflect to ensure students achieve measurable academic and personal growth.

Core Responsibilities

Instructional Excellence

• Design and implement engaging, standards-aligned units in World History, U.S. History, Geography, and Civics that promote historical thinking and civic understanding.
• Facilitate project-based learning, document-based questions (DBQs), debates, simulations, and performance tasks that connect past events to contemporary issues.
• Use data from MAP, NWEA, and internal assessments to differentiate instruction and close achievement gaps.
• Maintain accurate, timely gradebooks and provide frequent, actionable feedback on student writing and discussion.
• Integrate primary and secondary sources, technology, and collaborative learning to build analytical and communication skills.

Student Relationships & Mentoring

• Serve as a Kairos “Coach,” mentoring a pod of students weekly to build executive functioning, goal-setting, and personal accountability.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes belonging, persistence, and intellectual curiosity.
• Communicate proactively with families about academic progress, successes, and areas for improvement.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Partner with content team members to align curriculum, assessments, and best practices across grades.
• Participate in coaching cycles, team meetings, and professional development aligned with Kairos’ learning model.
• Share instructional resources and strategies with colleagues to support whole-school improvement.
• Serve in a whole-school service role (e.g., Tutoring Lead, Assessment Coordinator, Safety Lead), contributing to culture and operations. Click here for more information

Driver Goals (2025-26

• MAP Proficiency: 60% of students meet or exceed proficiency in social studies benchmarks.
• NWEA Growth: 70% of students demonstrate expected or above-expected growth in reading and social studies strands.
• Mentoring Participation: 75% of students meet coaching engagement and reflection benchmarks.
  On-Track Gradient Learning Classes: 85% of students maintain on-track progress across social studies competencies.

Key Indicators of Success

• Evidence of rigorous, engaging instruction aligned with Missouri Learning Standards and Kairos’ Graduate Profile.
• Consistent use of data to inform instruction, reteaching, and targeted supports.
• Classroom culture characterized by inquiry, respect, and student ownership of learning.
• Growth in student independence and civic understanding as measured by coaching data and student feedback.
• Active contribution to team planning, problem-solving, and schoolwide improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Education, Political Science, or related field.
• Valid Missouri Substitute Certification
• Demonstrated success supporting middle school student growth and engagement.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Eligible to work for any employer in the United States.

Preferred: 

• Missouri Teaching Certificate (Social Studies 5–9) or eligibility to obtain upon hire.
• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field
• Experience in project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, or culturally responsive pedagogy.
• 3+ years of teaching experience in middle grades with measurable student growth outcomes.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
• Occasional evenings or weekends for family engagement, tutoring, or school events
• Dynamic classroom setting requiring consistent interaction, supervision, and adaptability
• On-site role at Kairos Academies in St. Louis, MO

Teacher First Compensation Model:

Transparent, performance-based compensation tied to outcomes, professional growth, and instructional excellence. Click here for more information.

• Professional: $60,000
• Advanced: $70,000
• Exemplary: $80,000

Benefits Include: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Professional Development and Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Certification and Graduate Coursework Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Coaching and Growth Opportunities

About Kairos Academies

Kairos Academies is a forward-thinking public charter school network in St. Louis reimagining education for the 21st century. Our mission is to cultivate an integrated community of self-directed learners, leaders, and citizens. Recognized nationally for innovation and excellence, Kairos replaces traditional lectures with personalized, project-based learning and emphasizes executive-function coaching to help students take ownership of their education and lives.