What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2526 High School Teacher Camden position at KIPP New Jersey?

Job Description

Job Description High School Lead Teacher

KIPP New Jersey is looking for a motivated teacher 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
Math : Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, or Calculus
Science : Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
College and Career Readiness
Enrichment : Physical Education, Music, Art, Theatre, etc.
Foreign Language : Spanish
Special Education

Here’s what you’ll be doing :

Joining our schools as a teacher comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will involve a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to :

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.

Qualifications : Qualifications

Skills and Mindsets

A belief in every student’s limitless potential.

A track record of success in the classroom.

Subject matter expertise.

A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.

A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning.

A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network / charter management organization.

A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform

Certification Requirements

In order to be eligible for hire, all general education teaching candidates must meet the following criteria (details below) :

Hold a valid teaching certification in NJ –or–

Meet The GPA Requirement

GPA Requirement

If you graduated after September 2016 :

Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–

Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a 10% passing score (super scores)

If you graduated before September 2016 :

Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 2.75

Additional Information

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $63,000-$101,000 for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $5,500 annually in performance-based pay.

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following :

Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision

Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification

Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions

A school-issued laptop

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

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.

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Salary : $63,000 - $101,000

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