Job description

We are a domestic, Christian missional school: a private, urban, Christian, elementary & middle school (Pre-Kindergarten – 8th Grade). Our Class sizes range between 15 and 20 students. Teacher/Student Ratio is 1:15.

The mission of The Freedom School is to provide a safe, nurturing, learning community where students of different beliefs, races, ethnicities and economic circumstances are reconciled to God and one another by experiencing forgiveness by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Teacher

SCHOOL YEAR: 2023/2024 School Year

SUPERVISOR: Principal

SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION / looking for someone with an English/Language Arts background but will be able to select another subject of their choosing. A successful candidate will demonstrate the competencies needed to support students’ academic & social/emotional well-being. This includes helping middle school students be fully prepared to matriculate to high school by end of their time at The Freedom School.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / Duties include but are not limited to:

● Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for courses taught

● Creates lesson plans, aligned with grade standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation

● Maintains a safe, organized classroom which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration

● Is able to effectively manage teaching instructions while managing classroom disciplinary needs

● Uses assessments to inform planning and instruction

● Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and send weekly newsletter to parents to keep them informed of class activities

● Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectations.

● Uses computers and projectors/smart boards, and uses technology to enhance the students’ learning experiences.

● Willing to attend and participate in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities

● Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrators & other resources

● Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor consistent with school’s staff handbook

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

● Knowledge and application of appropriate teaching strategies and methods

● Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, students, parents, general public and others having business with the school

● Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and equipment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

● Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance check

● Teacher certification with state of Missouri

● May be required to lift supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

● May be required to work outside normal working hours for school related programming.

BENEFITS: Included

**Compensation starting at $40K annually but commensurate with experience.

The job includes medical Insurance, life Insurance, retirement savings (after 1st year), paid time off and recognition of holidays. Additionally, there is tuition assistance for employee’s children who attend The Freedom School.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Louis, MO 63132: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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