26-27 Teacher in Residence

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

New Jersey Pension and Annuity Fund

Optional 403b retirement plan

School-issued laptop

Generous vacation weeks and leave

Parental leave up to 12 weeks

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a Teacher in Residence (TiR) to gain hands-on experience while pursuing teaching certification. You will work alongside an experienced lead teacher, develop lesson plans, teach, reflect, and use data to inform instruction.

This role includes small group instruction, family communication, professional development, and a pathway to NJ certification. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary of $48,000 for TiR positions in Newark, plus robust benefits and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid teaching certification in NJ or meet GPA requirements and pass Praxis.
• Experience with diverse students preferred.
• Ability to become certified in NJ and pass licensure exam.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead classroom teacher to plan and teach lessons and use data to inform instruction.
• Build positive relationships with students and families to become part of the school community.
• Provide small group instruction.
• Assist with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school.
• Communicate progress with families.

Skills

Student-centered

Cultural diversity awareness

Collaboration

Equity in education

Motivation to college path

NJ teaching certification readiness

Experience with children

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

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

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

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 of $48,000 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 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 and short term/long term disability

KIPP New Jersey / KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer. All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-NJ