Middle School Math or Science Teacher (SY 25-26)

KIPP • Chicago, IL

152d

About The Position

At KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program. KIPP Chicago partners with the KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports schools across the country. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are currently a network of 278 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni. When you teach at KIPP, you’re part of a national network that partners with families and communities to create nurturing, rigorous, and joyful schools in pursuit of a more just world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Illinois Professional Educators License (strongly preferred)
• Meet testing requirements of Illinois Charter Law (Test of Academic Proficiency 400 and the appropriate content-area test) (required)
• At least two years’ prior success teaching in urban communities (strongly preferred)
• A cleared CPS Background check before start of employment (required)

Responsibilities

• A belief that all students can and will be successful
• A growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including a commitment to professional growth and development
• A commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Chicago and the pursuit of antiracism in our schools and work together
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is essential to performing the responsibilities of this role.
• Use our aligned regional curriculum for all subject areas, including assessing students in accordance with aligned curriculum
• Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting instruction
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
• Use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a rigorous level for all students
• Ensure that all students are affirmed, valued, and challenged every day
• Use best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior and create a safe, warm, demanding, and joyful classroom environment
• Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with students and their families and share progress
• Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, staff, and families

Benefits

• Salaries based on experience related to role and responsibilities
• Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost
• Competitive retirement savings benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees