KIPP - San Jose, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
San Jose, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The position involves teaching at KIPP Public Schools Northern California, where educators play a crucial role in implementing the academic and cultural visions of the schools. Teachers are responsible for daily lesson planning, curriculum design, and data analysis to support student learning. They also focus on creating an inclusive classroom environment through Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices, while collaborating with the school's Leadership Team to enhance instructional practices.

Responsibilities

  • Daily lesson planning and long-term planning using curriculum and resources to align with KIPP's academic vision and goals.
  • Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices.
  • Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
  • Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve.
  • Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
  • Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
  • Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, behavior data, etc.

Requirements

  • Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to KIPP's student community.
  • Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: Hold a valid teaching credential in the desired subject, Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit, or Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit.
  • Commitment to KIPP mission and vision.
  • Commitment to being an anti-racist educator.
  • Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
  • Possess strong content area knowledge.
  • Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities.
  • Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
  • Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Transportation benefits
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