About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. 

By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and five in Camden providing a world-class education to over 10,300 students. To learn more, visit www.kippnj.org.

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

Here’s what you’ll be doing:
Joining our schools as a Multilingual Teacher comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development, but with great power comes great responsibility.  Your role as a teacher will include several responsibilities which will include but are not limited to: 

• Prepare lesson plans in accordance with students’ level of English proficiency
• Teach small group classes using pull-out and push-in model
• Use data to responsively teach mastery of the English language
• Work closely with students, families, and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives
• Update student goal trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans

ESL Teacher Must Haves:

• A belief in every student’s limitless potential.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Official transcripts showing degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 if graduation date is after 2016 or minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 if degree conferred before 2016.
• Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in process of being completed. 
• Subject matter expertise.
• 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.

Nice to Haves:

• Be bilingual in another language
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience
• Knowledge of WIDA requirements

Compensation & Benefits

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$103,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $7,000 annually in performance-based pay.

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ  offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:  

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision 
• Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification
• Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
• A school-issued laptop
• Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
• Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break 
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
• Employer paid life insurance
• Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.