Multilingual (ELL/ESL) Teacher: Newark, NJ
About The Position
KIPP New Jersey is seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Multilingual Teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve. Joining KIPP New Jersey as a Multilingual Teacher comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development. Your role as a teacher will include several responsibilities which will include but are not limited to: Prepare lesson plans in accordance with students’ level of English proficiency, Teach small group classes using pull-out and push-in model, Use data to responsively teach mastery of the English language, Work closely with students, families, and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress, Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives, Update student goal trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans.
Requirements
- A belief in every student’s limitless potential.
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Official transcripts showing degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 if graduation date is after 2016 or minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 if degree conferred before 2016.
- Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in process of being completed.
- Subject matter expertise.
- 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
- Be bilingual in another language
- A minimum of two years of teaching experience
- Knowledge of WIDA requirements
Responsibilities
- Prepare lesson plans in accordance with students’ level of English proficiency
- Teach small group classes using pull-out and push-in model
- Use data to responsively teach mastery of the English language
- Work closely with students, families, and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress
- Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives
- Update student goal trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund
- Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
- A school-issued laptop
- Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
- Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
- Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
- Employer paid life insurance
- Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
