Immediate Teacher - Miami, United States - KIPP New Jersey/ KIPP Miami

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    Miami: Immediate Teacher - Elementary School
    Miami, FL, USA
    Full-time
    Grade Level: Elementary
    Subject: General Elementary
    Start Date: Immediate opening
    Department: Teacher
    Company Description
    Founded in 2018 KIPP Miami serves more than 1,100 students from Greater Miami in our classrooms. KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy.

    KIPP Miami is proud to partner with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College, Girls Inc., Black Men Build, the Urban League's We Rise Liberty City Initiative, the Miami Marlins Foundation, and Bridge to Hope to bring additional education options to our community. To learn more, visit

    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

    KIPP New Jersey/ KIPP Miami seeks applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and we encourage you to apply here with Diversity in Ed to be seen by our teacher recruiters.

    Meet with directly with Teacher Recruiters starting 4/8/24 - 4/13/24 at the Diversity in Ed Virtual Teacher Fair (Teacher Recruitment Week).