Teacher in Residence - Miami, United States - KIPP New Jersey/ KIPP Miami
Description
Miami: [ ] Teacher in Residence - Middle School
Miami, FL, USA
Full-time
Grade Level: Middle
Start Date: Next year opening
Department: Teaching Fellow
Company Description
About KIPP Miami
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. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates three nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami's Urban Core communities. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and middle school students at KIPP Courage Academy. To learn more, visit
Job Description
Teacher in Residence (TiR)
KIPP Miami has designed the Teacher in Residence program to help aspiring teachers to get hands-on experience and the certification they need to become excellent teachers at KIPP's world-class schools. As a TiR, you will fuse theory and practice as you work alongside experienced teachers in the classroom while earning your teaching certification.
Here's what you need to know:
We're looking for Teachers in Residence (TiR) for the school year Our schools are 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.
Here's what you'll be doing:
Joining our schools as a teacher in residence comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a Teacher in Residence (TiR) will involve a number of responsibilities which include but are not limited to:
Work closely with an experienced lead classroom teacher to create lesson plans, teach, and reflect on lessons as well as assess and collect and use data to inform
Build positive relationships with students and families to become part of your school community
Provide small group instruction
Assist with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school
Communicate consistently with families about student progress
Attend and actively participate in professional development opportunities to support continuous growth
Qualifications
Must Haves
A belief in every student's limitless potential
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Transcripts showing degree conferred will be required prior to start date)
Formal teaching experience is not necessary but some experience with children is preferred
A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning
Ability to be reflective and see feedback as a gift that helps you learn and grow
You have the passion and drive to work with students and put them on a path to college and beyond
Nice to Haves:
A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.
A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
KIPP Miami offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, competitive 403(B) plan and a school laptop.
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).