The High School English Teacher at Kairos Academies is a mission-driven educator who brings English Language Arts instruction to life through rigorous, inquiry-based, and student-centered learning. This role combines content expertise with the Kairos instructional approach—empowering students to think critically, analyze deeply, and grow as self-directed learners and citizens.

At Kairos, all teachers are leaders. Beyond instruction, 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.

• Adapt and implement a standards-aligned curriculum
• Design engaging lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessment

• Facilitate student Circle once a week, as well as participate in all staff Circle once a week
• Monitor your mentor group’s academic and behavior progress and provide support students in setting and reaching ambitious academic and character development goals
• Provide guidance and support on students’ self-discovery work 
• Serve as a direct point-of-contact for Kairos families to communicate school-wide information

• Cultivate a high-expectations, equitable classroom environment for up to 25 students
• Build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues

• Serve in one of our “whole-school service” roles (e.g., Grade-Level Lead, Civic Engagement Lead, Tutoring Lead, SEL Lead) to drive school wide initiatives and reinforce our values

Driver Goals

• EOC Proficiency: 60% of students meet or exceed English EOC proficiency benchmarks.
• NWEA Growth: 70% of students demonstrate expected or above-expected growth.
• Mentoring Participation: 75% of students meet coaching engagement and reflection benchmarks.
• On-Track Gradient Classes: 85% of students maintain on-track progress in coursework.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred
• Certification: Valid Missouri ELA 9-12 certification (or willingness to certify ASAP)
• Experience: 3+ years of high school ELA teaching preferred
• Skills: Strong content mastery in English Language Arts or related field; proven ability to use data to drive instruction
• Other: Eligible to work for any employer in the U.S; pass criminal background check

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, student information systems, and digital platforms
• Commitment to school safety protocols and emergency procedures