[2026-2027] World Languages Teacher (Spanish) - High School
About The Position
KIPP NYC is looking for teachers who combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future. General responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Planning a college preparatory curriculum that combines the school’s standards, New York State Standards, and, most importantly, fosters critical thinking. Executing thoughtful, rigorous daily college preparatory lessons. Assessing student progress, and communicating results to students, families, and colleagues. Providing individual and small group instruction until all students achieve mastery. Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff. Modeling a “whatever it takes” spirit to ensure that each student is successful. Advising a small group of students to success through their four years of high school.
Requirements
- Experience teaching various levels of French
- Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
- New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area
- Bachelor’s degree required
- A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
- A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
- Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of teaching experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Planning a college preparatory curriculum that combines the school’s standards, New York State Standards, and, most importantly, fosters critical thinking.
- Executing thoughtful, rigorous daily college preparatory lessons.
- Assessing student progress, and communicating results to students, families, and colleagues.
- Providing individual and small group instruction until all students achieve mastery.
- Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff.
- Modeling a “whatever it takes” spirit to ensure that each student is successful.
- Advising a small group of students to success through their four years of high school.
Benefits
- Robust benefits include medical, dental, and vision.
- Generous time off, including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
- Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
- Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care.
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability.
- Employee incentives include an 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
