Elementary School Specials Teacher (26-27)

KIPP•Newark, NJ

2d•$65,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a motivated Elementary School Teacher with a track record of molding future leaders. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, understands the importance of building strong relationships for student achievement, and is dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure student success. This role is for experts in one of the following content areas: Art, Dance, Foreign Language, Martial Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, or Science.

Requirements

A belief in every student’s limitless potential.
A track record of success in the classroom.
Subject matter expertise.
A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning.
A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.
A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform
Hold a valid teaching certification in NJ –or– Meet The GPA Requirement
If you graduated after September 2016: Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or– Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores)
If you graduated before September 2016: Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 2.75

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

Medical
Dental
Vision
Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification
Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
A school-issued laptop
Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
Employer paid life insurance
Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity