25-26 Elementary School Teacher - Miami

KIPP • Miami, FL

299d • $55,000

About The Position

KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 middle school students at KIPP Courage Academy. Our elementary school is seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve.

Requirements

• A belief in every student’s limitless potential
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required
• Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in process of being completed, where applicable
• Content/Subject matter expertise
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience, with demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds
• A track record of success in the classroom
• A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning

Nice To Haves

• A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization

Responsibilities

• Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team
• Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills
• Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress
• Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques
• Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives
• Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans
• Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings
• Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours

Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements
• Starting salary of $55,000 for first-year teachers
• Additional annual compensation based on performance, extracurricular program leadership, school-based leadership, and more
• Full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care
• Competitive 403(B) plan
• School laptop

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree