High School English & History Teacher

Overview

Description

Work on Mission for the Flourishing of Urban Youth. Imagine a collaborative, uplifting work culture where your gifts directly contribute to the success of every student. Imagine a classroom that moves beyond worksheets—one filled with hands-on, real-world learning experiences. Now imagine yourself as a classroom teacher at Providence School of Arts.

When your extraordinary gifts unite with our innovative, gospel-centered educational model, just imagine the impact you could make.

Our Vision

To See Every Child Flourish.

That’s the dream that fuels us. We long to see a diverse student population—ethnically and socioeconomically—learning together. We desire for every child to discover their value and pursue their God-given purpose. Through the gospel of Jesus Christ, we seek reconciliation and restoration in our city, beginning with our children. In short, we long to see a city transformed.

Our school offers a holistic, gospel-centered education that includes:

• A rich academic curriculum
• Visual and performing arts instruction
• Individualized learning pathways

Our goal is simple and bold: that every student who walks through our doors will flourish.

Classroom Teachers create a differentiated, engaging learning environment that supports the academic, social, and spiritual growth of each student in a multi-age classroom setting. Teachers build strong relationships with students, families, and staff while guiding student motivation and mastery of academic standards according to individual abilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Elementary & Secondary: 5+ years experience working with children
• Secondary:
  Experience in the specified teaching area
• Missouri DESE Teaching Certification preferred (not required)

• Strong commitment to the school’s mission and philosophy
• Passion for working with children and youth
• Flexibility in accommodating individual learning needs
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to implement feedback and instructional strategies
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Creativity and resourcefulness
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

• Deliver strong academic instruction aligned with school curriculum
• Integrate a Biblical worldview into classroom teaching
• Establish a positive, structured culture for learning
• Utilize effective teaching strategies and classroom management
• Design lesson plans aligned with curriculum frameworks
• Participate in professional development related to instruction and classroom practice
• Organize real-world learning connections
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs
• Build strong classroom culture and student rapport
• Maintain alignment with curricular goals and standards
• Support annual productions (e.g., costumes, sets, backstage assistance)
• Uphold and implement the school’s discipline policy
• Administer standardized assessments to track student progress
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, and colleagues
• Engage families through newsletters, events, and regular communication
• Collaborate with administrators and teaching teams
• Plan cross-curricular events and learning experiences
• Design culminating projects and student presentations
• Identify and support individual student needs in partnership with families and staff
• Supervise students during lunch, and transitions
• Foster healthy peer relationships among students

If you are passionate about raising up the next generation in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

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Join us—and make your mark.