California Department of Education - San Jose, CA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community. Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school's Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings, and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices. Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community.
Responsibilities
- Daily lesson planning and intentional curriculum design
- Regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow
- Implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices
- Work closely with the school's Leadership Team and Instructional Coach
- Participate in weekly meetings and ongoing feedback sessions
Requirements
- Model KIPP values
- Be committed to being an anti-racist educator
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
- Possess strong content area knowledge and skills in building relationships with students, families, and communities
- Teach in our extended day and year schedule
- Contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
- Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
- Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Hold a valid teaching credential, be in the process of securing a credential, or be willing to commit to earning a credential while teaching KIPP
Nice-to-haves
- Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP NorCal student community
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits
