Principia The·Des Peres, Missouri
The teacher designs and delivers developmentally appropriate interventions in reading, writing, and math to support middle school students' academic progress. They collaborate with families and colleagues to monitor student growth using data-driven assessments and foster character development.
Title: Middle School Learning Engagement Center (LEC) Teacher
Middle School Faculty, St. Louis
Position Type: Full-Time, 39-week
Teachers at Principia School serve as transformational educators who bring subject-matter expertise—such as differentiating instruction to scaffold middle school student learning and model strategies to teach for deep understanding, in small-group and one-on-one settings —to life through engaging instruction, character development, and joyful learning experiences. They design and deliver lessons that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and spiritual growth while maintaining a supportive and inclusive classroom environment rooted in Christian Science values. Teachers instruct students in accelerating student progress in reading, writing, mathematics, and executive functioning skills through structured support and interventions, communicate regularly with parents and colleagues to support student progress, and participate in ongoing professional growth, curriculum development, and community life. They contribute to a vibrant school culture through activities such as advisory programs, chapel, field trips, and extracurricular leadership.
Within our close-knit, mission-driven learning community, Principia School teachers nurture students’ limitless potential—academically, morally, and spiritually—modeling love, integrity, and lifelong learning in all they do.
At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.
At Principia School, our core value is LOVE [https://www.principiaschool.org/about/belonging-and-community].
Love and its attributes underpin our foundational beliefs as well as our educational approach.
We focus on developing the whole child—intellectually, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, preparing students for the next steps in life.
We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally, and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities.
Character education plays an essential role in every aspect of the student experience, and classroom work is augmented by character trips, leadership development, and real-world, hands-on, project-based learning.
Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment [https://www.principia.edu/debm] where everyone feels they belong and are valued.
Principia values the unique strengths each employee brings to their role. The following competencies are especially important for success at Principia:
Continuous Learning & Expertise: Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
Accountability & Results Orientation: Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.
Problem Solving & Judgment: Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely decisions that support institutional goals.
Proactivity & Ownership: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for outcomes.
Excellence & Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, polished, and high-quality work; continuously looks for ways to improve systems, processes, and results.
Service Orientation: Builds positive, supportive relationships and responds promptly and professionally to the needs of students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Collaboration & Collegiality: Works cooperatively across departments and teams; values input from others and contributes to a positive, respectful environment.
Communication: Shares information clearly and concisely; listens carefully to others and adjusts communication style for different audiences and situations.
Inclusion & Belonging: Demonstrates respect for all people; values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect.
The statements above describe the general nature and level of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range for this position, starting at $51,000 annually for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and no prior teaching experience. Salary is commensurate with degree and years of teaching experience.
Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.
In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.
A Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field is required, with a Master's degree and teaching certification preferred. Candidates should have experience with reading and writing assessment tools like Fountas and Pinnell BAS and a commitment to Christian Science values.
Market context
Middle School Learning Engagement Center roles in Missouri are often sought by schools that need targeted reading, writing, and student-support expertise. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with special education training, assessment experience such as Fountas and Pinnell BAS, and alignment with Christian Science values. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show direct experience with literacy assessment and middle school support.