24-25 Enrichment Teacher: Music | Theater | Spanish

Kippenc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational organization dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for students. As a teacher, you'll innovate and inspire in a supportive environment, fostering a love for learning and a commitment to excellence. With a focus on professional growth and community engagement, this role empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students from underserved backgrounds. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion. Take the next step in your teaching career with us and help shape the future of education!

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Health Benefits

Free Dental and Vision

Employee Assistance Program

27 Paid Holidays

7 Weeks Summer Break

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful completion of State and Federal Criminal Background Check.
• Commitment to KIPP's mission and core beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
• Create a positive learning environment and hold high expectations.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

State Teaching Credential

Job description

KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 1,500 alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For over 15 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

At KIPP, you have the freedom to innovate and the support to grow. You never stop learning, and you’re part of a national network that’s leading the way in getting students from underserved communities to and through college. As we grow to serve more students in communities across the country, we need passionate teammates to join us and make their impact at KIPP. Where will YOU take us?

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race/ethnicity, economic status, age/ability, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, country of origin, language(s) spoken, and/or other diverse backgrounds.

Job Description

As a KIPP New Orleans Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

Achievement | Teaching and Learning

1. Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
2. Develop and/or modify academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
3. Use data to inform instructional decisions and reflect on how to improve impact
4. Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs/accommodations

Hope | Build a Positive Classroom Culture

1. Create a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems and procedures
2. Communicate a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom
3. Consistently implement the school-wide management policies
4. Hold high expectations for student behavior at all times

Community | Build a Positive School Culture

1. Embody and maintain school values, policies and culture
2. Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff and community members
3. Establish and maintain strong communication with all families and share progress
4. Actively participate in critical school events, including: staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more

Relentlessness | Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

1. Pursue ambitious professional goals and student learning targets each year
2. Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues
3. Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

Equity | Fight for a More Just World

1. Commit to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all of our students, families, teachers, staff and community members
2. Intentionally uplift all stakeholders regardless of identity or diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

The following are required of all KIPP New Orleans teachers:

1. Successful completion of State and Federal Criminal Background Check
2. Personal affinity to our mission and vision, as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Equity, Achievement, Community, and Hope
3. Provide documentation of either 1) received a COVID-19 vaccination or 2) have requested, and been granted, reasonable accommodation from the KNOS Director of Human Resources to be exempted from the requirements of this policy

The following are strongly preferred for all KIPP New Orleans teachers:

1. At least two years of teaching experience in urban, open enrollment schools
2. State teaching credential in Special Education

Additional Information

KNOS strives to provide the best, most equitable compensation and benefits package in recognition of the significant influence they have on the economic and personal welfare of our employees.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market.

403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses. Vested immediately in 403(b)

No waiting period for health benefits

Ranked above the 90th percentile with 86% of Employee’s health benefits premium covered by KNOS

Comprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with services to support employees and their families address personal and work-related issues that may impact their health and well-being

KNOS employees are provided 27 paid holidays and additional paid time off; Teachers enjoy 7 weeks of summer break

Opportunities for supplemental income through our performance-based compensation program (TEP), stipends, and bonuses, as well as on-going professional development opportunities

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between KNOS and any of its employees.

KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer