High School English Teacher

KIPP MEMPHIS COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KMCH- KIPP Memphis Collegiate High seeks an ELA teacher for grades 9–12. Plan instruction aligned with the school’s curriculum to meet diverse student needs through engaging lessons.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Tennessee licensure with endorsement for the subject and grade band, and a commitment to serving underserved students. The position offers a competitive starting salary and benefits; travel within campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active Tennessee state licensure and endorsement for subject area & grade band.
• Master's in Education or related content area preferred.
• At least two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching in urban schools or charter networks preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and have work authorization.

Responsabilités

• Plan a program of study and unit/weekly/daily lessons aligned with the school curriculum.
• Create a learning environment conducive to student development.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media.
• Implement the district/KIPP Memphis curriculum and instructional goals.
• Use assessments to identify learning strengths and needs for intervention.
• Maintain records as required by law and policy.
• Collaborate with the administrative team and engage in professional development.
• Make yourself available to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee state licensure and endorsement

Master's in Education (preferred)

Two years teaching experience (preferred)

Urban school/charter experience (preferred)

Description du poste

Location: KMCH- KIPP Memphis Collegiate High

Job Type: Full-time

Description

Company Overview KIPP Memphis Public Schools is part of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a national network of tuition-free, open-enrollment, public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. There are currently 275 KIPP schools across the nation serving nearly 120,000 students. Founded in 2002, KIPP Memphis serves over 1,200 K-12 students in our three North Memphis schools and almost 900 alumni on their journeys to-and-through college with our KIPP Forward Program. As a leader in providing high quality education for students who need us most, the KIPP Memphis team and family serves as a model of excellence and collaborates with other community organizations to raise the overall quality of education in Memphis. The mission of KIPP Memphis is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Subject

ELA, Grades 9 - 12

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study and unit/weekly/daily lessons that, aligned with the school’s curriculum and that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implement, by instruction and action, the region’s philosophy of education, the KIPP Memphis curriculum, and instructional goals and objectives
• Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the school for all students
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Assist the administrative team in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues
• Actively engage in all professional development opportunities
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree
• Active Tennessee state licensure and certification - endorsement matching subject area & grade band
• Commitment to working with educationally underserved students
• Commitment to the design and development of the school
• Preferred At least two years of teaching experience
• Master's in Education / teaching content area
• Experience/strength in content area/Highly Qualified status
• Experience teaching in an urban school and/or charter network
• Other Qualifications: Satisfactory criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.
• Occasional travel to KIPP Memphis campuses may be required.

Additional Information

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience, degree attainment, and credentials.

A competitive benefits package will also be offered.

ADA Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and actively monitoring student behavior while teaching
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child
• Must be able to facilitate classroom transitions by walking through hallways and up and down stairs with students

Equal Employment Opportunity

KIPP Memphis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school.

KIPP Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary Description

Starting at $50,000 - Commensurate with experience