25-26 Elementary School Teacher - Miami

Elementary School Teacher - Miami

Full-time

Grade Level: Elementary

Start Date: Next year opening

Department: Teacher

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.

Job Description

Our elementary 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. Elementary Teacher KIPP Miami is looking for motivated K-4 teachers 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.

We are looking for teachers in the following subject areas:

• English Language Arts (ELA)
• History/Social Studies
• Math
• Science
• Primary K-2
• Upper School 3-4

Here's what you'll be doing:

• 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.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

• Extended periods of time standing, especially during classroom instruction
• Extended periods of doing computer-based work
• Weekend and evening work will be necessary to carry out the requirements of this job
• Accompanying students off-campus on school sanctioned field trips and experiential learning activities
• Travel to other KIPP regions for work-related conferences and professional development will be required from time to time

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• A belief in every student's limitless potential
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required
• Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in process of being completed, where applicable.
• Content/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.

Additional Information

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 $55,000 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.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.