Middle School Teacher (5-8)
About The Position
KIPP Atlanta Schools seeks a Lead Teacher to provide a high-quality, college-preparatory education for middle school scholars in grades 5–8. Teachers help prepare scholars with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose, including college and careers, and to lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. As part of a dedicated team of educators, the teacher creates a joyful, academically excellent learning environment aligned with the school’s mission and values. Teaching opportunities may be in English Language Arts, Social Studies/History, Mathematics, Science, Foreign Language, Enrichment, and other subjects. This is a school-based position requiring regular in-person work at an assigned KIPP Atlanta Schools campus. The role involves frequent standing, walking, and movement around the school, as well as regular interaction with students, staff, and families. The teacher must have the visual and hearing abilities needed to observe and respond to activities in a dynamic school environment and be able to respond promptly to student behavioral, safety, and emergency situations in accordance with school policies and training. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, stair climbing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving items up to 15 pounds may be required. Additional in-person time, including occasional evening or weekend meetings, may be required based on school and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Demonstrated track record of creating a joyful and academically excellent classroom.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Passion for contributing to a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
- Commitment to closing the opportunity gap.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
- High integrity in decision-making.
- Ability to perform the physical and safety-response functions described for the school-based role, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Georgia teaching certification preferred.
- At least two years of teaching experience in an underserved community preferred.
Responsibilities
- Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
- Develop academically rigorous and differentiated lessons and assessments.
- Use varied instructional strategies and resources to engage scholars and promote a love of learning.
- Use data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and provide targeted support to scholars who need additional assistance.
- Provide daily feedback on scholar performance and create individualized learning plans.
- Differentiate instruction so all scholars progress toward mastery.
- Collaborate with Special Education Teachers to meet IEPs and student needs inside and outside the classroom.
- Uphold school values, policies, and culture while fostering belonging inside and outside the classroom.
- Develop positive relationships with scholars, families, teachers, staff, and the broader community.
- Maintain strong communication with families by consistently sharing progress and updates.
- Attend and actively participate in school events, including staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Create a developmentally appropriate, engaging classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Set and pursue challenging annual professional goals to improve effectiveness and impact.
- Give and receive constructive feedback with colleagues to support continuous improvement.
- Participate in school-wide and individual professional development opportunities.
- Commit to doing what is needed to help all scholars learn and grow, and model KIPP Atlanta Schools’ values, excellence, and mission commitment.
Benefits
- 10 days of paid time off, in addition to identified holidays and regular school breaks, including Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Mid-Winter Break, and Spring Break.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Participation in the Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
