2027-28 High School World History Teacher

KIPP•Indianapolis, IN

9h•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Indy Legacy High School is seeking a highly dedicated high school educator with a track record of instructional excellence and a willingness to go above and beyond for students. KIPP Indy teachers are responsible for delivering effective, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce high-quality results and student understanding. The school aspires to be a beacon of academic excellence and character development, empowering young leaders to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and compassionate citizens. The vision is to nurture unique talents and perspectives through a rigorous and engaging curriculum, fostering a culture of high expectations and prioritizing character education. The school cultivates a strong sense of community and belonging, preparing students for college, career, and beyond.

Requirements

Valid Indiana teaching license or reciprocity process underway for a valid out-of-state license (required)
Bachelor’s degree in history or related field (required)
Strong record of helping students from under-served neighborhoods achieve academic success
Experience in analyzing student data and using data to inform instruction
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the KIPP Indy mission and community
Possess a strong knowledge of the content area and have met all required educator standards for their content
Pass a criminal background check, as required by law

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2-5 years teaching in an urban public school (preferred)
Experience teaching in a public high school setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong understanding of student learning and effective teaching strategies
Regularly tracking student data
Maintain an organized and focused learning environment
Utilize state standards to develop curriculum and lesson plans based on these standards
Implement student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
Create and foster a positive learning environment
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all families
Attend school-wide events, such as open houses, family conferences, and other events involving families
Consistently use assessment and data to set goals, inform decisions, and invest students in their progress
Perform all duties relating to your classroom including clerical duties relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
Prioritize instructional practices that enable real-time feedback to students
Use formative assessment data to inform both short and long-term instructional decisions that promote all students’ academic performance
Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement
Partner with applicable stakeholders to appropriately scaffold for all learners (Multilingual Learners, Diverse Learners)