26-27 Elementary School Specials Teacher

Kipp Inc; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pension plan

403b retirement plan

Parental leave

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KIPP New Jersey is seeking an Elementary School Specials Teacher for a next-year opening in Newark. You will design and deliver engaging lesson plans, using data to drive mastery while collaborating with families and staff to support student progress.

The role offers a competitive salary in a $65,000–$103,000 yearly range with strong benefits and opportunities for growth within a high-performing charter network.

Qualifications

• Hold valid NJ teaching certification or meet the GPA requirement.
• GPA requirements depend on graduation date; post-2016 ≥3.0 or 2.75–3.0 with Praxis passed.
• Pre-2016 ≥2.75 GPA

Responsibilities

• Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans with grade-level team.
• Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills.
• Collaborate with students, families and colleagues to support progress.
• Maintain classroom management to reinforce a strong learning environment.
• Assist with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing.
• Track student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Update student performance trackers to inform lesson plans.
• Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings.
• Attend school events and programs beyond regular hours.

Skills

Student potential

Classroom success

Diversity interest

Collaborative teaching

Student achievement

Education reform belief

Education

NJ Teaching Certification

GPA-based eligibility

Job description

26-27 Elementary School Specials Teacher

• Full-time
• Grade Level: Elementary
• Start Date: Next year opening
• Department: Teacher
• Compensation: USD 65000 - USD 103000 - yearly

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 18 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

Elementary School 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.

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

Skills and Mindsets

• A belief in every student’s limitless potential.
• A track record of success in the classroom.
• 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

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 $65,000-$103,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $7,000 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
• 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
• 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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