KIPP NYC · 1 month ago
[Immediate] Middle School Content Teacher (SY 25-26)
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKIPP Chicago is a part of a national network of public charter schools dedicated to creating joyful and academically excellent schools. The Middle School Content Teacher will focus on one content area, utilizing aligned regional curriculum and monitoring student progress to ensure all students succeed in a nurturing and rigorous environment.
Education
Responsibilities
A belief that all students can and will be successful
A growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including a commitment to professional growth and development
A commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Chicago and the pursuit of antiracism in our schools and work together
Regular and reliable on-site attendance is essential to performing the responsibilities of this role
Use our aligned regional curriculum for all subject areas, including assessing students in accordance with aligned curriculum
Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting instruction
Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
Use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a rigorous level for all students
Ensure that all students are affirmed, valued, and challenged every day
Use best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior and create a safe, warm, demanding, and joyful classroom environment
Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with students and their families and share progress
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, staff, and families
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (required)
Meet testing requirements of Illinois Charter Law (Test of Academic Proficiency 400 and the appropriate content-area test) (required)
A cleared CPS Background check before start of employment (required)
Preferred
Illinois Professional Educators License (strongly preferred)
At least two years' prior success teaching in urban communities (strongly preferred)
Benefits
Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance.
Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.
Competitive retirement savings benefits
Company
KIPP NYC
Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC operates 18 schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and supports alumni through its signature KIPP Forward program, as part of the national network of KIPP Public Schools.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Li
Co-Founder and Teacher
Joseph Negron
Co-Founder, KIPP Beyond Middle School
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