Licensed Middle School Science Teacher

KIPP Memphis•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Memphis Public Schools is part of the national KIPP network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public schools. KIPP Memphis serves students in North Memphis and supports alumni through its KIPP Forward Program. Its mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue college, career, and other paths and to lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. The Licensed Middle School Science Teacher teaches science in grades 6–8 and reports to the Principal. The teacher delivers effective, rigorous, high-quality instruction that promotes student understanding and a college-preparatory culture. The role includes planning and delivering lessons aligned with the school curriculum, meeting students’ individual needs, assessing learning, supporting student safety and conduct, and contributing to the school community. Additional job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Active Tennessee state licensure and certification with an endorsement matching the subject area and grade band.
Commitment to working with educationally underserved students.
Commitment to the design and development of the school.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of teaching experience.
Master’s degree in Education, Teaching, or the content area.
Experience or strength in the content area and Highly Qualified status.
Experience teaching in an urban school and/or charter network.

Responsibilities

Plan programs of study and unit, weekly, and daily lessons aligned with the school curriculum and responsive to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with best practices, subject knowledge, and students’ needs and capabilities.
Implement the region’s educational philosophy, KIPP Memphis curriculum, and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and actions.
Use diagnostic assessment tools regularly to identify each student’s learning strengths and needs and support intervention or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards.
Take reasonable precautions to maintain student safety in the classroom and school.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Assist the administrative team in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
Participate actively in professional development opportunities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.