The Leadership School is an educational option that prepares students to be in the driver’s seat of their own learning and to navigate the path toward the lives they imagine for themselves.  We are the first public charter school in St. Louis County, paving the way for educational choice and opportunity for all families in the St. Louis area.  We opened our doors in 2022 and serve K-4 students in the Normandy area. We are building our team of hardworking, results-oriented educators who embody our mission: to grow our students’ leadership capacity through earnest engagement in academically rigorous, culturally relevant, and relationship-oriented environment.

Competencies & Qualifications

High expectations for all students and the belief that all children deserve a life of opportunity and choice
Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ambition and a desire to grow every day based on data and feedback
A collaborative mindset, the belief that we are stronger together and a desire to uplift your teammates
A go-getter, change-maker mindset – the ability to create a plan, take initiative, and follow through
Experience working with children, and the belief that all children are capable of doing extraordinary things
Missouri teaching certificate - preferred

Key Responsibilities

Internalize and own provided curricula to deliver high-quality instruction every single day
Prepare supplemental resources that lead students to a deep understanding of content and
Implement school-wide and classroom routines and procedures with fidelity to ensure a healthy learning environment
Inspire high levels of student motivation and investment in meeting behavioral and academic expectations by implementing and maintaining clear and consistent expectations
Analyze class and individual student performance, adjust lesson plans and instructional methods based on data, and create a long-term plan for unfinished learning
Communicate clearly and often with families to ensure alignment between school and home expectations

What We Offer

Starting salaries of $50,000 and $70,000, comprehensive benefits and Missouri’s PSRS/PEERS membership
Weekly dedicated remote planning and preparation time for teachers
Work-free wellness days and professional development days throughout the year
Extended planning and development blocks to do a deep dive into preparing for lessons
1:1 weekly coaching cycles and our team’s devotion and dedication to your growth
Leadership and advancement opportunities, 1:1 mentorship and career planning
Robust highly rated base curriculum with the autonomy to bring your own ideas and strategies into your lessons
A limit of 1-2 content areas per teacher