Vice President of Stem - New York, United States - KIPP Foundation

KIPP Foundation

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Full-time

Start Date: Immediate opening
Department: KIPP Foundation (national roles)

Company Description:

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 275 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and more than 175,000 students and alumni.

Our mission:

Together with families and communities, we create 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.

Our vision:
Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

The
KIPP Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports KIPP schools across the country.

The KIPP Foundation trains and develops outstanding educators to lead KIPP public schools; provides tools, resources and training for excellent teaching and learning; promotes innovation; and facilitates the exchange of insights and ideas across KIPP and other public schools and organization.

About Our Values:

Focus on Excellent Results:

Winning for Children and Families - Denying people of color and people experiencing economic hardship excellent outcomes from public organizations is longstanding and only perpetuates inter-generational racism and poverty.

We pursue excellence at a world-class level because our children and families deserve nothing less.

We focus on excellent results, generated by excellent daily action, because intentions alone will not enable our children to lead fulfilling lives.

Courageous Action:

We do Hard Things All day, Every Day - Our work is centered on reversing the impact of generational racism and poverty on children of color from low-income families.

This work is inherently challenging and will never be easy. Our mission requires that, through concerted action, we embrace, confront, and overcome adversity.

Resilient Solutions Focus - Find a Way or Make One - We doggedly pursue solutions to every problem we confront. For every problem, we find or invent a solution. We are smart, optimistic, and thoughtful in crafting solutions, but also timely, recognizing that our children only have one life to live. We embrace a growth mindset, believing that simply because we have not achieved our ultimate aims today does not mean that we cannot tomorrow. We chase the continuous improvement of ourselves, our interpersonal relationships, our teams, and our organization.

About The Position

The Vice President of STEM leads the K-12 math and science vision for all KIPP schools and oversees the Math and Science Teams.

Additionally, the Vice President of STEM collaborates with the Teaching and Learning Leadership team, including the Vice President of Literacy and Humanities, Vice President of School Support, Chief of Staff, and Content Directors to lead student growth and achievement.

The Vice President of STEM reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Teaching and Learning.

Responsibilities

Vision Setting- Develop the K-12 math and science vision for all KIPP schools, including the execution of national curriculum, assessment, and instructional initiatives strategy.

Identify opportunities to improve current instructional practices, in collaboration with regional leaders and academic directors, using rigorous student growth and achievement data
Invest KIPP Foundation and regional leaders in national academic and student success goals and oversee implementation plans to ensure student success

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Curriculum & Instruction

Oversee implementation of the curriculum and assessments across math and science content areas for all KIPP schools, including K4, 58, and 912 grade bands, in collaboration with KIPP Foundation team members, regional and schoolbased academic leaders
Manage and lead curriculumexpert directors responsible for supporting Common Core aligned curriculum and professional development across elementary schools, middle schools and high schools
Manage and forge external relationships with curriculum and teacher development partners
Develop, lead and oversee innovative learning initiatives, including learning management systems, online assessment and student achievement benchmarks.

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Team Management

Lead a team of match and science program directors as they work with regional content leaders to implement shared curriculum, assessment, and key pedagogical practices with fidelity.
Manage the growth and development of all team members and cohesive collaboration across all academic content areas, including regular team meetings and semiannual individual performance reviews
Collaborate and plan with KIPP Foundation leadership team members and the School Support Team to coordinate implementation of instructional vision in schoo