[2026-2027] College and Career Readiness Teacher - High School

KIPP•Bronx, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College and Career Readiness Teacher primarily works with 11th graders, teaching our College and Career Readiness (CCR) course. In this course, the College and Career Readiness Teacher ensures our juniors are maximally prepared for the SAT college entrance exam and understand the steps it takes to apply to college and career programs. The College and Career Readiness Teacher will teach SAT strategy and content, while also providing lessons about college admissions standards, finding the right career match, and the personal statement writing process. The College and Career Readiness Teacher will assist the Manager in the planning and execution of all mock and official SAT exams. In all aspects of their work, the College and Career Readiness Teacher must be able to motivate and inspire students to work hard and meet ambitious individualized growth goals on their SAT. The College and Career Readiness Teacher reports to the Manager of College and Career Readiness.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.
A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
Demonstrated experience with teaching, or tutoring in English or Math disciplines
Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Demonstrated experience working with low-income, first-generation college-bound students and their families from diverse socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Exhibit a “whatever it takes” mentality and easily adapt to changes
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is deadline and goal-driven
Fast learner with the ability to ask for and be open to feedback
Flexibility, strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate joining a growing and constantly improving team with a high level of responsibility for ensuring that over 85% of our seniors matriculate to college
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
Minimum of three years of relevant work experience, preferably working with large groups of students

Responsibilities

Planning and instructing lessons primarily focused on College Knowledge, Career Success, socio-emotional learning, and SAT instruction in Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW).
Differentiating and aligning daily instruction based on data
Assisting with after-school and summer SAT Prep classes
Supporting with the Student College and Career Ambassador Program
Infusing joy and a passion for excellence into the junior College and Career Readiness course
Motivating and investing students and families in the CCR Course and college entrance exams through relationship building and strong communication, with the belief that with hard work they can reach their highest potential
Maintaining grades and attendance in PowerSchool for your students
Assisting with mock and official exams on five (5) Saturdays throughout the year
Planning and chaperoning a junior college trip
Teaching an Advisory class of no more than 15 students
Supporting a team of college counselors as they begin to work with the juniors by monitoring the classroom and providing additional assistance as needed
Fully engage in weekly PLC meetings, including adding to the agenda, analyzing data, and actively brainstorming and action planning for solutions
Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely with the Manager of College and Career Readiness and attending suitable professional development trainings and conferences
Constantly assessing student progress and communicating results to families and colleagues
Assisting the Manager of College and Career Readiness with projects as they arise
Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, staff, and outside organizations