Middle School Math or Science Teacher (SY 25-26)

Middle School Math Or Science Teacher (SY 25-26)

At KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program.

KIPP Chicago partners with the KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports schools across the country. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are currently a network of 278 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni. When you teach at KIPP, you're part of a national network that partners with families and communities to create nurturing, rigorous, and joyful schools in pursuit of a more just world.

At KIPP Chicago, we attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators. Our students and families choose our schools because our teachers are exceptional. Our educators work together as a collective to ensure students achieve and thrive. They have a passion for our mission, focus on results, care for students and one another, and lead classrooms with resilience, joy, and humility. If you firmly believe that all students can learn, and you are eager to work alongside passionate educators committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school environment, we want to hear from you.

At KIPP Chicago, middle schools include grades 5 - 8. We have four middle schools - KIPP Ascend Middle School, KIPP Academy Chicago, KIPP Bloom College Prep, and KIPP One Academy. Middle School Teachers at KIPP Chicago are departmentalized and focus on one content area. The content taught at each middle school varies slightly, but common classes are English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Literacy Centers, Math Centers, Algebra, and History. For SY 25-26, we have 1 7th Grade Math position and 2 8th Grade Science positions open. All other middle school positions have been hired. Please apply with this specific interest in mind!

As a KIPP Chicago Teacher, your core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• A belief that all students can and will be successful
• A growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including a commitment to professional growth and development
• A commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Chicago and the pursuit of antiracism in our schools and work together
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is essential to performing the responsibilities of this role.

As a KIPP Chicago Teacher, you can look forward to the following supports in your work:

• A recent model of an Apple Mac laptop computer
• A stipend to support the cost of mobile phone usage
• A daily prep period each day
• Time each week devoted to analyzing student data and planning responsive instruction
• School-wide Social Emotional Learning curriculum and practices
• Regular professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies
• Principals and assistant principals who are routinely present throughout the building and day
• Weekly collaboration with grade level and content teams
• A team of ambitious, talented staff committed to our important work

The requirements for a Middle School Content Teacher are:

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Illinois Professional Educators License (strongly preferred)
• Meet testing requirements of Illinois Charter Law (Test of Academic Proficiency 400 and the appropriate content-area test) (required)
• At least two years' prior success teaching in urban communities (strongly preferred)
• A cleared CPS Background check before start of employment (required)

KIPP Chicago Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:

• Salaries based experience related to role and responsibilities
• Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance. Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.
• Competitive retirement savings benefits

KIPP Chicago Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.