Job Description:
Middle School Teacher Pool
 
Summary
Do you have a passion for teaching and transformational mentorship? Are you committed to rigorous instruction and dedicated to student success? Join the Kairos Academies team—where teacher excellence is recognized, supported, and compensated.
Our Teacher First Compensation (TFC) model emphasizes transparency, fairness, and exceptional investment in high-performing educators who demonstrate outstanding instructional impact, alignment with our core values, and proven student results.

Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership & Excellence

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that drives measurable student achievement.
• Develop high-quality, rigorous lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments that align with school goals.
• Regularly analyze data to inform instructional decisions, interventions, and supports.
• Provide daily meaningful feedback to students tailored to their individual academic needs.

Student & Community Relationships

• Build deep, authentic relationships with students and families to support students' holistic development and persistence at Kairos.
• Maintain proactive, transparent, and consistent communication with families regarding student progress.
• Mentor and advise students regularly through advisory sessions and structured 1-1 check-ins.
• Actively contribute to cultivating a strong school culture grounded in Kairos core values: Love, Excellence, Agency, and Diversity.

Whole-School Service & Leadership

• Engage proactively in whole-school service obligations beyond your classroom role, shaping school culture and community engagement. Example roles include Grade-Level Lead, Community Lead, SEL Lead, Content Lead, and more.
• Embrace Kairos' collaborative professional community, supporting peers' instructional growth and participating in professional learning communities (PLCs) and coaching check-ins.

Key Campus Driver Goals (Annual Performance Metrics)

• Above State Average Proficiency (on/above grade level) on Missouri MAP/EOC Assessments.
• 70% growth on NWEA MAP (national benchmark assessments).
• 90% student & family satisfaction with education at Kairos.
• 90% Average Daily Attendance (ADA).
• 90% student persistence year-over-year.

Our Teacher First Compensation model explicitly rewards teaching excellence, aligning compensation transparently with clear performance metrics, student outcomes, and leadership contributions. At Kairos, teachers are deeply valued professionals who:

• Demonstrate consistently high instructional effectiveness.
• Maintain high student achievement growth outcomes.
• Build lasting relationships that enhance student persistence and the school community.

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.

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.

Teacher First Compensation Model
Kairos Academies offer transparent, competitive compensation based on clear evaluation criteria across three categories:

1. Administrative Qualifications (certification & experience)
2. Instructional Quality (demonstrated through interviews & teaching samples)
3. Professional Record of Results (academic achievement & leadership contributions)

Salary Bands

• Exemplary ($80,000+)
• Advanced ($70,000–$79,999)
• Professional ($60,000–$69,999)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Professional Development reimbursement
• Certification & School Tuition Assistance