Middle School ELA Teacher (24-25 School Year)

at  KIPP Foundation

Full-time
Grade Level: Middle
Subject: English Language Arts, Reading
Start Date: Next year opening
Department: Teacher

POSITION OVERVIEW

Teachers will plan, implement, and reflect upon all aspects of instruction, social-emotional development, and physical development in the assigned areas in order to realize the mission of KIPP Harmony and KIPP Ujima Village Academy. The Teacher will report to the Assistant Principal or Grade Level Administrator and collaborate with the grade level team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education and/or a teaching certificate from another state with proof of reciprocity.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Experience working with students from underserved communities for 2 or more years (preferred)
• Ability to influence and motivate others
• Ability to persist in the face of challenges
• A deep commitment to, passion for, working with children and families
• Strong organizational skills as evidenced by planning ahead, meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking
• Strong critical thinking skills as evidenced by the ability to link cause and effect, slice data, and generate relevant solutions
• A desire to learn and grown as a professional teacher and leader

• Hold high expectations for each student and work relentlessly to foster student achievement
• Set goals for a class and individual students and use ongoing formal and informal assessments to track progress towards goals
• Design assessments and use data daily and weekly to inform instruction and professional growth
• Apply a strong knowledge of early childhood literacy, as well as other content areas to classroom instruction
• Demonstrate knowledge of grade level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum
• Create long term plans, unit plans, and daily lessons that ensure mastery of standards and demonstrate proficiency in backwards design
• Plan daily lessons that promote critical thinking and inquiry and utilize instructional strategies that meet the needs of a diverse group of students
• Differentiate instruction effectively to meet the individual needs of all students
• Build strong relationships and a positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues
• Value and draw upon students experiences and backgrounds
• Implement school wide student management and culture policies and procedures within classroom and on campus
• Establish and maintain a strong classroom culture that teaches students discipline and responsibility
• Create and foster an encouraging learning environment that promotes self-efficacy