Associate Teacher (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 51,800 - 59,228; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer 403(b) contribution match

Childcare benefits

Casual dress code

Relocation stipend

Job summary

A public charter school network in Albany, NY is hiring an Associate Teacher to support Lead Teachers and engage with students. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a valid NYS Teaching Licensure. Candidates should be adaptable, collaborative, and have strong communication skills. This is a full-time position in a dynamic educational environment that prioritizes equity and anti-racism, providing generous time-off and competitive medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University is required.
• Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification.
• Experience in a charter or public school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and learn from Lead Teachers.
• Co‑teach with Lead Teachers and provide individual student instruction.
• Work collaboratively with the school team.

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Communication

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University

Valid NYS Teaching Licensure

Job description

Join to apply for the Associate Teacher (Immediate) role at KIPP Capital Region Public Schools

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

Grade(s): K-5th

The Associate Teacher’s role is to observe and learn from Lead Teachers, co‑teach with Lead Teachers, provide in‑house substitute teaching coverage for Lead Teachers, and support Lead teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction.

Duties/Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards‑aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, create unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
• Demonstrate strong pedagogy

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

• Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Capital Region
• Help develop school‑wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
• Develop positive rapport with students
• Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress
• Be available for open houses, parent‑teacher conferences and other events involving parents
• Make himself/herself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
• Participate in school‑wide and individual professional development, including pre‑service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, required
• Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification, required
• Experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferred.
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
• Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Additional Information

WORK PERKS

When You Join KIPP Capital Region, You Are Joining In On Our Promise To Families That Their Children Will Enter College And The Professional World Able To Thrive Academically Due To Their Literacy, Numeracy, And Core Knowledge In Science And Social Studies. We Also Promise That Our Students Will Develop a Passion For Learning And The Drive Necessary To Persevere As They Climb The Mountain To And Through College And Career. Our Graduates Will Be Prepared To Return To Their Community As Teachers, Leaders, And Architects Of Continued Growth In The Capital Region. And While The Biggest Perk To Working At KIPP Capital Region Is Doing Work That Makes a Lifelong Difference In The Lives Of Our Students, You'll Find That's Not The Only Benefit We Offer.

• Generous time‑off
• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
• Childcare benefits
• Unparalleled work/life Integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
• And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.

Learn More

KIPP Capital Region Offers a competitive salary ranging from $51,800-$59,228. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti‑racism and inclusion, are part of a close‑knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippalbany.org/join-our-team/.

This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education