26-27 Elementary School Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

NJ Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund

KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan

School-issued laptop

Up to 12 weeks parental leave

Life insurance

Disability and accident coverage

Job summary

KIPP New Jersey is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to inspire student growth and foster strong relationships in a high-performing charter network. You will develop lesson plans with grade-level teams and leverage data to drive mastery across K-12 settings in Newark, Camden, and Paterson.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and colleagues, classroom management, and active participation in school events and meetings. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ teaching certification or meet GPA-based alternative.
• GPA requirements depend on graduation date and passing Praxis scores.
• Experience in a high-performing charter network is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify and prepare lesson plans aligned with curriculum with grade-level teams.
• Use data to drive instruction toward mastery of skills.
• Collaborate with students, families and colleagues to support progress.
• Maintain classroom management and a positive learning environment.
• Assist with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing.

Skills

Student potential

Classroom success

Subject mastery

Diversity education

Collaborative teaching

High achievement

Education reform

Education

NJ Teaching Certification

GPA requirements

Praxis exams

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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:

• 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

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

• 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 $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
• A school-issued laptop
• 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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