26-27 Middle School Teacher

KIPP•Miami, FL

3h•$55,000 - $62,500

About The Position

About KIPP Miami KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 middle school students at KIPP Courage Academy. To learn more, visit www.kippmiami.org or visit us on instagram Job Description Here’s what you need to know: Our middle school is seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve. Middle School Teacher KIPP Miami is looking for a motivated teacher with a track record of molding future leaders in our communities. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of building strong relationships in generating student achievement. You are dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure our students succeed through mathematics as a key foundation. We are seeking experts in the following content areas: ELA, Reading, Writing Social Studies/History Math Science Special Education Electives Here’s what you’ll be doing: Joining our schools as a teacher comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will involve a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to: Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours.

Requirements

A belief in every student’s limitless potential
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required (Official transcripts showing degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment)
Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in process of being completed
Subject matter expertise
A minimum of two years of teaching experience, with demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds
A track record of success in the classroom
A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning

Nice To Haves

A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.

Responsibilities

Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team
Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills
Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress
Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques
Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school
Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives
Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans
Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings
Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours.

Benefits

KIPP Miami offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers.
Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements.
KIPP Miami offers a competitive salary starting at $55,550 for first-year teachers.
Additional annual compensation is available based on performance, extracurricular program leadership, school-based leadership, and more.
KIPP Miami offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, competitive 403(B) plan, and a school laptop.

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