25-26 Elementary School Teacher in Residence: Newark

KIPP New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join KIPP New Jersey as a Teacher in Residence, where you will gain hands-on teaching experience while supporting students' academic journeys. Ideal candidates should have a strong belief in students' potential and be passionate about education reform. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Participation in NJ State Pension Plan

Optional 403b retirement plan with matching

Generous Time-Off policies

Up to 12 weeks parental leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid teaching certification in NJ or meet GPA requirement.
• Graduates post-2016 must have a GPA of at least 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with an experienced teacher to create lesson plans and assess students.
• Communicate with families regarding student progress.
• Provide small group instruction.

Skills

Collaborative attitude

Passion for student success

Experience working with children

Interest in diverse backgrounds

Belief in potential

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Job description

25-26 Elementary School Teacher in Residence: Newark

• Full-time
• Grade Level: Elementary
• Start Date: Next year opening
• Department: Teaching Fellow

About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 17 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

Teacher in Residence (TiR)

KIPP New Jersey has designed the Teacher in Residence program to help aspiring teachers to get hands-on experience and the certification they need to become excellent teachers at KIPP’s world-class schools. As a TiR, you will fuse theory and practice as you work alongside experienced teachers in the classroom while earning your teaching certification.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Joining our schools as a teacher in residence comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a Teacher in Residence (TiR) will involve a number of responsibilities which include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with an experienced lead classroom teacher to create lesson plans, teach, and reflect on lessons as well as assess and collect and use data to inform
• Build positive relationships with students and families to become part of your school community
• Provide small group instruction
• Assist with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school
• Communicate consistently with families about student progress
• Attend and actively participate in professional development opportunities to support continuous growth

Skills and Mindsets

• A belief in every student’s limitless potential.
• An interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning.
• A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform
• You have the passion and drive to work with students and put them on a path to college and beyond
• Ability to become certified in the State of New Jersey and pass the state licensure exam
• Some experience working with children

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

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 $50,000 - $55,000 for teacher in residence positions in Newark.

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 State Pension Plan

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

Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area

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

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.