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Gateway Science Academy South
6651 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Classroom Teachers
10/15/2023
Starts @ 45K and varies by degree and experience
70% of health insurance paid by the school; 75% of each class up to $3,000 tuition reimbursement per year; 100K life insurance from the house; 10 sick/personal days and retirement benefits through Public School Retirement System of the City of St. Louis, PSRSSTL.
  • Gateway Science Academy
    Elementary Classroom Teachers

    Job Description:
     
    About GSA South
    Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis is a public charter school that provides its students with an innovative world-class education, rich in math, science, and technology focused on preparing students to become bold inquirers, problem solvers, and ethical leaders, skill-ready for post-secondary education to meet the challenges of a competitive global workforce. Walk through the doors of our school and you would feel a palpable sense of something unique and strong. Students’ faces of all nationalities, races, economic backgrounds and scholastic levels exude unspoken confidence.  Hallways buzz with excitement and the moment you are introduced to the students and faculty, it becomes clear that this is a school that changes lives.
     
    Our focus on STEM begins in kindergarten. Through weekly science lab experiences, hands-on lessons, and the integration of technology throughout our curriculum, students have the opportunity to learn and discover through meaningful engagement.
     
    We have a culture built on a common set of values; student, teacher, and parent accountability, and high expectations all resulting in high levels of student achievement. Our administrators, teachers, and guardians have high expectations of our students, and students have high expectations of their teachers.
     
    Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis is managed by Concept Schools, NFP.
     
    Required Skills and Experience:
    Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
    • Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and demonstrate a STEM focus.
    • Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests.
    • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
    • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
    • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
    • Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work.
    • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
    • Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development.
    • Prepare required reports on students and activities.
    • Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
    • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
    • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities that align with state and district standards.
    • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
    • Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
    • Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
    Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
    • Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds, including immigrant populations.
    • Ability and willingness to work as a PLC (Professional Learning Community).
    • Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.
    • Participate in appropriate professional activities.
    • Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • B.A/B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching.
    • Missouri State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area or requirements to obtain.
    • Knowledge and interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
    • Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
    • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
    • Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
    • Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
    SCHEDULE
    School Hours: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
    Length of work year: Mid-August to end of May (10-month contract), up to 188 days per year, including
    professional development, parent/teacher conferences, and preparatory work.

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
    Salary is competitive and is based on years of experience and degree of education: $45,000 - $65,000 per
    year. 70% of health insurance paid by the school; 75% of each class up to $3,000 tuition reimbursement per year; 100K life insurance from the house; 10 sick/personal days and retirement benefits through Public School Retirement System of the City of St. Louis, PSRSSTL.
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