Position Summary

North Side Community School is seeking passionate, certified full-time classroom teachers. We are looking for educators who excel at creating nurturing, high-engagement environments and possess strong instructional and classroom management skills.

Compensation & Key Benefits

• Starting Salary: Minimum $52,000 for degreed and certified teachers.
• Onboarding Bonus: $5,000 stipend awarded at the end of the first school year.
• Tuition Support: $7,000 annual reimbursement for advanced education.
• Classroom Environment: Small class sizes (15–18 students) with dedicated planning time.
• Full Coverage: 100% paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Essential Functions

• Culture: Build a warm, inclusive classroom where students feel safe to take academic risks.
• Instruction: Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to various learning needs.
• Management: Implement a positive behavior plan with clear routines to maximize learning time.
• Assessment: Use quantitative and qualitative data to drive instruction and track student progress.
• Communication: Maintain strong, transparent relationships with parents regarding student growth.
• Professionalism: Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide stewardship.

Skills & Characteristics

• Adaptive Teaching: Employs diverse instructional strategies for varied learners.
• Data-Driven: Uses student data to create long- and short-term differentiated plans.
• Collaborative: Works effectively within grade-level and school-wide teams.
• Growth Mindset: Models a growth mindset for students and pursues continuous professional improvement.

About North Side Community School

We are a high-performing, PreK-8th grade charter public school in St. Louis serving 500 students across three campuses.

• Our Mission: To provide a rigorous, nurturing education that helps students overcome societal barriers.
• Our Community: 100% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch; we are committed to providing them with the best public education in Missouri.
• Our Campus: A beautiful, secure 8-acre gated campus providing a safe haven for learning.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.).
• Certification: Valid Missouri state teaching certificate (or eligibility to receive one).

North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. North Side Community School does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.