*IMMEDIATE* Primary School ELA Teacher KTVP
- Full-time
- Grade Level: Elementary
- Subject: English Language Arts, Reading
- Start Date: Immediate opening
- Department: Teacher
Company Description
ABOUT KIPP
Together with families and communities, KIPP creates 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. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.
ABOUT KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (KIPP ALBANY)
KIPP Albany Community Public Charter Schools (KIPP Albany) is a network of high-performing public schools that has been committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools in Albany since 2005. KIPP Albany is affiliated with KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Public Schools, a national network of over 10,000 educators serving 160,000 students and alumni. For the 2021-2022 school year, KIPP Albany schools will serve over 1,600 students in grades K-8 and will employ more than 225 staff. 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.
Further regional growth is on the horizon with the Troy Prep K-12 schools planning to join the KIPP Albany network (new name TBD) at the start of the 2022-23 school year. Serving over 2,500 students in grades K-12 at seven schools across the Capital Region will allow increased curriculum offerings for students, professional development for staff, and enhanced family and community partnerships.
ABOUT KIPP TECH VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
KIPP Tech Valley Primary School (KTVP) is looking for mission-driven individuals who are passionate, skilled, and energized by collaboration. In 2016, our founding year, we made a bold promise to students and their families that our program would prepare students with the skills and confidence needed to pursue the paths they choose- college, career, and beyond-- so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. We remain committed to working with our families to ensure our school is both joyful and academically excellent. To do this, we need educators and administrators who insist on balancing high expectations with empathy, and rigor with support to ensure that every KTVP student is seen, loved, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Job Description
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 Albany
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 him/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)
Qualifications
The following are required of all KIPP Albany Lead Teachers:
Valid NYS teaching license in a similar field or willingness to pursue state certification
Bachelor’s degree
Pass Criminal Background Check
At least two years of teaching experience (Highly Preferred)
Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of under-served students (Highly Preferred)
Commitment to anti-racism and equity
Additional Information
Start Date:
This position has an immediate start date.
Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits package including health coverage and retirement.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
KIPP Albany is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Albany is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.