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Miami: [2024-2025] Teacher - Elementary School

KIPP NJ/Miami (New Jersey) (Miami)

Miami, Florida

Miami: [2024-2025] Teacher - Elementary School

KIPP NJ/Miami (New Jersey) (Miami)

Miami, Florida
 
Salary: Information not available
 

Job Description

Here’s what you need to know:       
Our elementary school is seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve. 

Elementary Teacher
KIPP Miami is looking for a motivated K-4 teachers with a track record of molding future leaders in our communities. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of building strong relationships in generating student achievement. You are dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure our students succeed. 


We are looking for teachers in the following subject areas:
- English Language Arts (ELA)
- History
- Math/ Algebra
- Science
 

Here’s what you’ll be doing:
Joining our schools as a teacher comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will involve a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to: 

  • Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team
  • Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills 
  • Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress
  • Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques
  • Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school
  • Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives
  • Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans
  • Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings 
  • Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours.

Qualifications

Must Haves:

  • A belief in every student’s limitless potential 
  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required(Official transcripts showing degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of  employment)
  • Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in process of being completed
  • Subject matter expertise
  • A minimum of two years of teaching experience, with demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds
  • A track record of success in the classroom
  • A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits
KIPP Miami offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, competitive 403(B) plan.

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer

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About KIPP NJ/Miami (New Jersey) (Miami)

Together with families and communities, our KIPP New Jersey and KIPP Miami teams 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.

Our team believes deeply in the potential of ALL children. We help students find their voices and feel known and loved for the gifts they bring to our classrooms.

We approach our relationship with our teachers in the same way.

When teachers bring their full selves to our mission, students and their communities reap the benefits. Our schools offer exceptional support to our teachers through mentorship, professional development opportunities, high-quality curriculum, and tight-knit school communities. We support and grow your passion for teaching and hear your ideas so we can grow together.

We began with a single Newark classroom in 2002. And by investing in outstanding teammates, our schools now reach more than 7,000 children in Newark, Camden and Miami.

Join our team and we’ll grow together.