What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Teacher position at KIPP Capital Region?

Job Description

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

Grade(s) : K-5th

The Associate Teacher’s role is to observe and learn from Lead Teachers, co-teaches with Lead Teachers, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for Lead Teachers, and support Lead teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction.

Duties / Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress

Develop academically rigorous lessons, create unit plans, rubrics and assessments

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs

Demonstrate strong pedagogy

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Capital Region

Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families

Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff

Develop positive rapport with students

Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment

Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress

Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents

Make him / herself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, required

Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification, required

Experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferred.

Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.

Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.

Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additional information

WORK PERKS

When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer :

Generous time-off

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage

Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match

Childcare benefits

Unparalleled work / life Integration

Casual dress code

Relocation stipend (conditions apply)

And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary .

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KIPP Capital Region Offers a competitive salary ranging from $51,800-$59,228

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step / level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region : kippalbany.org / join -our-team /

This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY. And Troy, NY.

Salary : $51,800 - $59,228

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