High School Next Prep Teacher

Job Description: High School Next Prep Teacher

Location: St. Louis, MO, 63118

Summary:

We are seeking someone passionate about empowering high school students to pursue a postsecondary pathway that aligns to their purpose who also has an entrepreneurial, innovative mindset and spirit. You will teach Next Prep to all Kairos Academies High School (KAHS) students. You will be expected to implement the provided curriculum with 100% fidelity, communicating any concerns in pacing and/or subject matter to the School Principal as they arise. In addition to teaching the course, you will be responsible for assessing student progress, meeting weekly with the Next Prep Director, participating in grade-level team meetings, and maintaining family communication.

Responsibilities:

• Use Next Prep curriculum with fidelity
• Coordinate with Next Prep Program Director and school leadership around field trips, simulations, and capstone presentations/events for High School students
• Maintain updated student data/grades
• Communicate with families around student progress
• Use KAHS behavioral and attendance systems
• Attend KAHS grade-level team meetings
• Meet weekly with the Next Prep Program Director
  
  
  

Driver Goals:

• 85% of students score on/above grade level proficiency on the MO MAP
• 70% NWEA (Growth)
• 85% of students & families are satisfied with the education they receive at Kairos
• 97% Average Daily Attendance
• 90% Student Persistence
  
  
  

This Job Isn't For You If You Won't:

• Embrace high standards and a deep commitment to student excellence and achievement
• Proactively adapt, learn, and iterate to meet evolving school and student needs
• Demonstrate resilience and positivity in receiving and applying constructive feedback
• Go above & beyond daily, consistently demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and problem-solving
  
  
  

Who We Are:

Now is the opportune moment—the Kairos—to reimagine education for the 21st century. Recognized nationally by Forbes, Bellwether Education, NBC Today, and Education Week as an innovative and high-performing model, Kairos replaces traditional lectures with engaging projects. It transforms conventional classrooms into self-directed learning environments supported by 1-on-1 executive functioning mentorship.

Technology Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, instructional technology, and data management platforms
• Regular use of a computer-based student Information Management system
• Skillful use of digital curriculum resources to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
  
  
  

Safety Responsibilities:

• Know, teach, and reinforce our safety policies and procedures
• Proactively recognize and report unsafe actions or environments
• Respond swiftly and appropriately to emergencies to maintain a safe school climate
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to occasionally exert 20-50 pounds, frequently exert 10-25 pounds
• Comfortable using instructional technology extensively throughout the day
• Mobility and stamina to supervise, instruct, and support students actively
  
  
  

Work Environment:

Active, dynamic classroom and school environment with varying noise levels and frequent interactions. This is not a remote position—all Kairos teachers deliver instruction in-person and onsite at our St. Louis campus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Missouri Substitute Certification (required)
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certification is strongly preferred or willing to obtain promptly
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience is preferred
• Successful completion of criminal records check annually
• Eligible to work in the United States
  
  
  

Work Schedule & Location:

In-person role at Kairos Academies (St. Louis, MO 63118). Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (School Leaders select times for teachers between this window). Participation in select evening/weekend school-community events is expected.

At Kairos, educators are not just teachers; they are transformational leaders, mentors, and active community builders. We proudly invest in teachers as our greatest asset to realize our vision of self-directed learners and empowered citizens.

Ready to become part of the Kairos community and redefine education for the 21st century? Apply today and experience what Teacher First truly means.

Select the link for information on Kairos’s Whole School Model.