Elementary Education Teacher (25-26)

KIPP Minnesota Public Schools • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $44,880

About The Position

KIPP Minnesota seeks exceptional licensed Elementary Education teachers for our upcoming school year. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Starting salary Tier 1 teachers: $44,880+ (Tier 2/3/4 Teacher salary is dependent on the experience. To inquire for more details, email [email protected] ). Other benefits include many paid days off, including breaks (we take an entire weeks in November and other points throughout the school year!), plus eight additional PTO days for Teachers. We also have "For You Fridays" (AKA an afternoon off). Outside of the traditional employee benefits, joining the national KIPP network has several professional advantages. With over 240 schools nationwide, our access to resources, development, and professional connections in best in class. The district is willing to work with applicants whose licenses are in process OR request an out-of-field permission license is needed. Position Overview The Elementary School Teacher is primarily responsible for ongoing, implementing, and providing an educational program where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth.

Requirements

• Required
• B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
• Minnesota state certification in teaching appropriate subject areas (K-6 Elementary Education). Applicants who will hold the following credentials by August 31st of each school year are welcome to apply. We will work with applicants whose license is in process.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer focused approach
• A high degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with using technology in teaching and learning
• Skill in using positive, constructive disciplinary approaches
• Familiarity with current teaching/learning theories

Nice To Haves

• Highly Preferred
• Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color
• Minimum three (3) years of classroom teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Planning and Instruction
• Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with subject matter
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitates active learning
• Plans and delivers instruction for a variety of learners
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning
• Classroom Environment
• Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning
• Establishes effective relationships with students
• Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement
• Monitors and manages students behavior effectively
• Communication
• Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues
• Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
• Professional Responsibility
• Supports the mission and values of the school
• Supports the programs and priorities of the department and school
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents
• Maintains confidentiality
• Demonstrates professional behavior
• Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth
• Mandatorily attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work (including evenings and weekends as necessary)
• Participates in the arrival and dismissal of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Performs bus duties for the safety of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Monitors hallways between classroom duties to establish safety and clear expectations of student behaviors in the hallways
• Home visits to students/families' home twice per school year
• Performs duties as required/requested

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement benefits
• many paid days off, including breaks (we take an entire weeks in November and other points throughout the school year!)
• eight additional PTO days for Teachers
• "For You Fridays" (AKA an afternoon off)
• access to resources, development, and professional connections in best in class

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees