Impactful Middle School Lead Teacher (Data-Driven Growth)

KIPP; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Pension plan

403b retirement

Parental leave

Life insurance

Transit benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a Middle School Lead Teacher to inspire and lead classrooms across ELA, History, Math, Science and Enrichment areas in Newark and surrounding areas. You will develop rigorous lesson plans, use data to drive mastery, and collaborate with families and school teams to support student progress.

Qualifications include NJ teaching certification and a track record of success in diverse classrooms.

Qualifications

• Eligibility requires NJ teaching certification or GPA criteria.
• GPA requirements depend on graduation date and Praxis performance.
• Strong commitment to student achievement and equitable education.

Responsibilities

• Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans aligned with curriculum.
• Use data to teach to mastery and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with families, students and colleagues to support student progress.
• Maintain classroom management and accountability across classes.
• Support diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school.
• Engage in school events and parent meetings.

Skills

Belief in student potential

Proven classroom success

Collaborative teaching

Diversity/differing backgrounds

Data-informed instruction

Education

NJ teaching certificate

Job description

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a Middle School Lead Teacher to inspire and lead classrooms across ELA, History, Math, Science and Enrichment areas in Newark and surrounding areas. You will develop rigorous lesson plans, use data to drive mastery, and collaborate with families and school teams to support student progress.

Qualifications include NJ teaching certification and a track record of success in diverse classrooms.