25-26 High School Spanish Teacher (Immediate Opening) at KIPP

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Curriculum Development, Data Analysis, Classroom Management, Communication, Professional Development, Equity, Inclusivity, Feedback, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Rigorous Instruction, Positive Environment, Community Engagement, Growth Mindset, Student Support

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 1,500 alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond. At KIPP, you have the freedom to innovate and the support to grow. You never stop learning, and you’re part of a national network that’s leading the way in getting students from underserved communities to and through college, and beyond. As the largest charter school management organization in New Orleans, we serve approximately 15% of the city’s students, so we need passionate teammates to join us to make their impact at KIPP. Where will YOU take us? Click here to learn more about teaching and working at KIPP New Orleans Schools. Job Description At KIPP New Orleans, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy. Love. Their determination. On the good days, and the hard ones. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts in order to build academically excellent classrooms and create unlimited opportunities for all of our students. The KIPP Difference | Together, a Future Without Limits Respect: For our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth and the lives they lead beyond our walls. Support: Our teachers always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with support to grow and opportunities to lead. Purpose: Together, we share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. And we need talented teachers to realize it. As a KIPP New Orleans Teacher, your core responsibilities include: Achievement | Teaching and Learning Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum Develop and/or modify academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments Use data to inform instructional decisions and reflect on how to improve impact Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs/accommodations Hope | Build a Positive Classroom Culture Create a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems and procedures Communicate a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom Consistently implement the school-wide management policies Hold high expectations for student behavior at all times Community | Build a Positive School Culture Embody and maintain school values, policies and culture Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff and community members Establish and maintain strong communication with all families and share progress Actively participate in critical school events, including: staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more Relentlessness | Demonstrate a Growth Mindset Pursue ambitious professional goals and student learning targets each year Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues Participate in school-wide and individual professional development Equity | Fight for a More Just World Commit to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all of our students, families, teachers, staff and community members Intentionally uplift all stakeholders regardless of identity or diverse backgrounds Participate in programming that acknowledges injustices, biases and reflection on our own identities Qualifications The following are required of all KIPP New Orleans teachers: Bachelor’s degree Personal affinity to our mission and vision, as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Equity, Achievement, Community, and Hope Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a professional reference check, proof of identity and work authorization (all KNOS employees must complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form), a state background check, and verification of teaching experience/certification/licensure (if applicable) The following are strongly preferred for all KIPP New Orleans teachers: At least two years of teaching experience in urban, open enrollment schools State issued teaching credential The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative, but not exhaustive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. All of these physical requirements should be able to be performed with clarity, coherence and connectedness of the KNOS vision, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Must be able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time Must be able to spend the majority of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom, as well as talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs with or without accommodations Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds, to more moderate situations such as classrooms or large group professional settings Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office/classroom equipment Ability to handle potential high stress conditions Additional Information KNOS strives to provide the best, most equitable compensation and benefits package in recognition of the significant influence they have on the economic and personal welfare of our employees. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market. 403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses. Vested immediately in 403(b) No waiting period for health benefits Ranked above the 90th percentile with 86% of Employee’s health benefits premium covered by KNOS Comprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employees Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with services to support employees and their families address personal and work-related issues that may impact their health and well-being KNOS employees are provided 31 paid holidays/allotted days off and additional paid time off On-going professional development opportunities Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between KNOS and any of its employees. KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. KNOS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of KNOS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. KNOS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the KNOS has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Contact Us: Please contact our regional Talent Team at [email protected] with any questions.

Responsibilities

Teachers at KIPP New Orleans are responsible for adapting and executing a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum while creating a positive classroom culture. They must also build strong relationships with students, families, and the community to foster a supportive learning environment.