Lead Elementary ELA Teacher — Curriculum & Culture

KIPP Capital Regional; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Relocation stipend (conditions apply)

Casual dress code

Job summary

KIPP Capital Region seeks an English/ELA Teacher for grades 5th–8th, serving in Albany/Troy. You will design curriculum, assess student progress, and foster a positive, inclusive classroom aligned to standards.

Ideal candidates hold a valid NYS teaching license, have 2+ years of urban teaching experience, and embrace equity, anti‑racism, and family engagement as core commitments of our school community. Join a network that supports professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University.
• Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment.
• Experience working in urban communities is preferred.
• Flexible schedule outside regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Enforce school values and contribute to positive school culture.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Data-informed instruction

Feedback & differentiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

NYS teaching license

Job description

KIPP Capital Region seeks an English/ELA Teacher for grades 5th–8th, serving in Albany/Troy. You will design curriculum, assess student progress, and foster a positive, inclusive classroom aligned to standards.

Ideal candidates hold a valid NYS teaching license, have 2+ years of urban teaching experience, and embrace equity, anti‑racism, and family engagement as core commitments of our school community. Join a network that supports professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and a