Middle School Content Teacher - Chicago
13 hours ago
Job description
Company DescriptionAbout KIPP Chicago
At KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful 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.
About KIPP Public Schools
KIPP Chicago partners with the KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports schools across the country.
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 currently a network of 278 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni.When you teach at KIPP, you're part of a national network that partners with families and communities to create nurturing, rigorous, and joyful schools in pursuit of a more just world.
Job DescriptionOur Teachers
At KIPP Chicago, we attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators. Our students and families choose our schools because our teachers are exceptional. Our educators work together as a collective to ensure students achieve and thrive.
They have a passion for our mission, focus on results, care for students and one another, and lead classrooms with resilience, joy, and humility.
For many of us, joining KIPP Chicago feels like coming home professionally. It's the schools we always wished we worked at, but never knew existed.If you firmly believe that all students can learn, and you are eager to work alongside passionate educators committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school environment, we want to hear from you.
KIPP Chicago Middle School Teachers
At KIPP Chicago, middle schools include grades We have four middle schools - KIPP Ascend Middle School, KIPP Academy Chicago, KIPP Bloom College Prep, and KIPP One Academy.
The content taught at each middle school varies slightly, but common classes are English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Literacy Centers, Math Centers, Algebra, and History.
When you apply for a position with KIPP Chicago, you'll be considered for openings at all campuses that match your prior experience.
As a KIPP Chicago Teacher, your core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Mission Alignment
A belief that all students can and will be successful
A growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including a commitment to professional growth and development
A commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Chicago and the pursuit of antiracism in our schools and work together
Regular and reliable on-site attendance is essential to performing the responsibilities of this role.
Curriculum and Instruction
Use our aligned regional curriculum for all subject areas, including assessing students in accordance with aligned curriculum
Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting instruction
Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
Use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a rigorous level for all students
Care of Students and Commitment to School and Classroom Culture
Ensure that all students are affirmed, valued, and challenged every day
Use best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior and create a safe, warm, demanding, and joyful classroom environment
Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with students and their families and share progress
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, staff, and families
As a KIPP Chicago Teacher, you can look forward to the following supports in your work:
A recent model of an Apple Mac laptop computer
A stipend to support the cost of mobile phone usage
A daily prep period each day
Time each week devoted to analyzing student data and planning responsive instruction
School-wide Social Emotional Learning curriculum and practices
Regular professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies.
Principals and assistant principals who are routinely present throughout the building and day
Weekly collaboration with grade level and content teams
A team of ambitious, talented staff committed to our important work
Qualifications
The requirements for a Middle School Content Teacher are:
Bachelor's degree (required)
Illinois Professional Educators License (strongly preferred)
Meet testing requirements of Illinois Charter Law (Test of Academic Proficiency 400 and the appropriate content-area test) (required)
At least two years' prior success teaching in urban communities (strongly preferred)
A cleared CPS Background check before start of employment (required)
Compensation
Additional Information
KIPP Chicago Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:
Salaries based on experience related to role and responsibilities
Contributions to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund in accordance with Illinois state law
Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance. Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.
Competitive Retirement Savings Benefits
For more detail about our Salaries and Benefits at KIPP Chicago, visit our website:
How To Apply
Interested applicants should visit
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
KIPP Chicago Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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