Job Opportunities at KIPP Wonder Academy

KIPP Wonder Academy
3740 Marine Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118 in the Marine Villa neighborhood in South St. Louis City.

We're excited to continue our innovative partnership between KIPP Wonder Academy and SouthSide Early Childhood Center! We provide an enriching, stimulating, and fun learning experience for children ages 3-5 across St. Louis. SouthSide Early Childhood Center at KIPP Wonder is currently seeking a full-time lead and part-time floater candidates to join our dynamic pre-K teams. Southside's teachers are responsible for supporting the implementation of all classroom activities to foster the development of individual children, build strong relationships with families, and maintain compliance with licensing, Missouri Accreditation, and DESE. 

Full-time Lead classroom TEACHER

SouthSide Early Childhood Center at KIPP Wonder is currently seeking teacher candidates to join our dynamic preschool team. We are seeking diverse candidates, and/or candidates who are bilingual English/Spanish, English/Oromo, English/Amharic, English/Somali. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and a birth-third grade certification. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits operating on a K-12 school calendar.

part-time Classroom Floater

SouthSide Early Childhood Center at KIPP Wonder is currently seeking part-time classroom floaters. We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about early childhood education, and want to be part of an innovative program. SouthSide at KIPP Wonder opperates on a K-12 school calendar. Hours are from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm Monday-Friday weekly, benefits not included. Candidates must have or be working toward 6 college credit hours in early childhood or a related field.

Key Responsibilities (All teaching/floater positions):

  • Engage actively with children to ensure their safety, well-being, and learning.

  • Instruct and supervise children in classroom activities and daily routines.

  • Implement age-appropriate activities that support developmental goals and learning outcomes.

  • Utilize the Apple Tree Every Child Ready , Conscious Discipline, and Anti-Bias Education frameworks in daily interactions and classroom management.

  • Maintain consistent active supervision in and out of the classroom, positioning oneself to meet children's personal needs and ensure safety at all times.

  • Build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with children, families, and team members.

  • Participate actively in team meetings, committees, and family/community events with the organization.

  • Maintain a clean and organized classroom; sanitize surfaces, equipment, and materials regularly.

  • Demonstrate flexibility and a positive outlook each day.

  • Uphold ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate in lesson planning and implement daily classroom activities aligned with individual child goals. *Lead teacher.

Qualifications:

  • One of the following (depending on position):

    • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and a birth-third grade certification. *Lead teacher.

    • Candidates must have at least 6 college credit hours. *Floater teacher.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.

  • Ability to pass an extensive background check and be fingerprinted.

Professional Requirements:

  • Completion of at least 18 clock hours of early childhood education training annually.

  • A commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

  • Frequent climbing, walking, bending, stretching, and sitting on the floor with children.

  • Willingness to work in environments with exposure to childhood illnesses and varying weather conditions.

About KIPP Wonder Academy +

KIPP St. Louis is a growing network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and a college-preparatory education to children in St. Louis city. Its mission is to serve as a catalyst for education reform by establishing and supporting a world-class network of public schools that develop in all of our students the knowledge, skills, character, and pursuit of excellence necessary to succeed in high-quality high schools and colleges and the world beyond. KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni.

KIPP Wonder Academy opened in Summer 2019. Each year, we will grow a grade level until we are a PK-4 grade school. In the 2020-2021 school year, KIPP Wonder Academy opened beautifully renovated classrooms at 3740 Marine Avenue St. Louis, MO 63118 in the Marine Villa neighborhood in South St. Louis City. At KIPP Wonder Academy, it is our mission to ensure that every student leaves with a knowledge of self, curriculum, and the world around them. We want our students to have a strong foundation to question and address the issues of the world and their community with the curiosity, self-love, and strength needed to build a better tomorrow. At KIPP Wonder Academy we boldly and curiously, challenge the injustices of our community and our world. We love ourselves. We love and learn from others. We love and strengthen our community. We empower our scholars through quality education, character, cultural and social awareness to participate in the transformation of our world and the pursuit of our community's excellence.

Currently, there are 4 preschool rooms at KIPP: Wonder Academy in partnership with SouthSide, serving a total of 80 children.

 

SouthSide Early Childhood Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.