Premier Charter School is hiring: E-Sports Teacher (Middle School) in Saint Loui

Description:

Job Posting: Esports Teacher

Are you passionate about gaming and ready to inspire the next generation of esports enthusiasts? We’re looking for a dynamic Esports Teacher to lead students into the exciting and rapidly growing world of competitive gaming!

About the Role
As an Esports Teacher, you will:

• Foster a community where students can develop their gaming skills and explore their passion for esports.
• Teach teamwork, strategy, and emotional and mental growth through engaging lessons and competitive gaming experiences.
• Introduce students to diverse career pathways in the esports industry, including game development, broadcasting, marketing, and event management.
• Organize in-school tournaments, gaming events, and collaborative activities that bring players together.
• Empower students to hone their skills while embracing the core values of sportsmanship and collaboration.

Who We’re Looking For
An ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong interest in gaming and esports with knowledge of popular titles.
• Be excited about creating a positive and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels.
• Demonstrate an ability to teach strategy, communication, and collaboration in an engaging way.
• Value esports as a platform for student growth in and out of the virtual arena.

Why Join Us?
This is your chance to make an impact in an innovative and high-energy field. Beyond the games, you’ll be shaping students’ futures by connecting their passion to real-world opportunities and essential life skills.

Apply Today!
Are you ready to level up your career? Dive in and help us build the future of esports education!

Requirements:

Who We Are and Who we are Seeking Premier Charter School is seeking dynamic certified teachers for the 2024-25 school year. Potential candidates must demonstrate an ability to create safe, positive classroom environments for learning and personal growth. Strong and trusting relationships are at the heart of our work with and amongst our students. We utilize intentional processes such as class meetings and inquiry-based learning to build social connections that truly support learning.

WHO WE ARE Premier Charter School is a public charter school in the city of Saint Louis that serves students from Pre-Kindergarten-8th grades. The first charter school operating in the city of St. Louis, Premier Charter School is focused on building both a strong academic foundation and the social-emotional skills needed for students to succeed in high school and beyond. At PCS, we develop curious and empowered learners through whole child development and research-based practices such as Project-Based Learning.

• National School of Character -We are the first charter school in the St. Louis area to be designated as both a state and national school of character.
• Diverse community of students - We currently serve students who reside in 27 of the 29 zip codes in the city of Saint Louis. Languages spoken by our students include Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, English, French, Italian, Lao, Oromo, Polish, Somali, Spanish, Thai, Tigrinya, Vietnamese, Yoruba and more!
• Mission focused - Our work with students is guided by our North Star which focuses on both a solid academic foundation and the social-emotional skills needed for students to succeed beyond their time at PCS.
• Supportive professional learning environment- Empowering our staff is critical to the continued professional growth of our team. With continuous education and resources specifically for our teachers and staff, we strive to build and foster leaders that will do amazing things at PCS and beyond.

WHO WE ARE SEEKING We are seeking effective communicators and life-long learners who are culturally responsive, embrace project-based learning, and love building relationships with kids. Our staff members not only prepare our students with our five graduate aims (below) but they also possess these traits as well:

• Academically skilled - They demonstrate mastery in core content areas, with excellent literacy skills, math proficiency, and the habits needed to continue learning and growing.
• Curious - They are genuinely curious about the world around them, and are critical thinkers with an insatiable desire to learn. They are creative problem-solvers who can effectively communicate ideas and are committed to working collaboratively.
• Empowered - They are empowered to make choices that positively impact themselves and the community around them. They have a strong moral compass and are confident in making decisions aligned with their values. They treat other people with respect and stand up for what is right.
• Emotionally Intelligent - They are able to identify, express, and manage their own emotions in challenging situations. They are deeply self-reflective, and they are able to authentically empathize with others.
• Appreciative of Difference - They investigate and seek out different viewpoints and perspectives. They display habits of character showing respect for and actively valuing others with belief systems and experiences different from their own.