KIPP New Orleans Schools - New Orleans, LA
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
New Orleans, LA
About the position
The Middle School Teacher at KIPP New Orleans Schools is responsible for creating a positive and academically rigorous learning environment for students in grades 5-8. This role emphasizes the importance of adapting and executing a standards-aligned curriculum, fostering a supportive classroom culture, and building strong relationships with students and families. Teachers are expected to engage in continuous professional development and contribute to a diverse and equitable school community.
Responsibilities
- Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
- Develop and/or modify academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
- Use data to inform instructional decisions and reflect on how to improve impact.
- Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs/accommodations.
- Create a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures.
- Communicate a deep belief that all students can learn and belong in the classroom.
- Consistently implement the school-wide management policies.
- Hold high expectations for student behavior at all times.
- Embody and maintain school values, policies, and culture.
- Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.
- Establish and maintain strong communication with all families and share progress.
- Actively participate in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Pursue ambitious professional goals and student learning targets each year.
- Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with colleagues.
- Participate in school-wide and individual professional development.
- Commit to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Intentionally uplift all stakeholders regardless of identity or diverse backgrounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Personal affinity to KIPP's mission and vision, and demonstrated commitment to the 5 core beliefs: Relentlessness, Equity, Achievement, Community, and Hope.
Nice-to-haves
- At least two years of teaching experience in urban, open enrollment schools.
- State issued teaching credential.
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with 100% match up to the first 5% of salary.
- No waiting period for health benefits.
- 86% of employee's health benefits premium covered by KNOS.
- Comprehensive health coverage including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employees.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and work-related issues.
- 27 paid holidays and additional paid time off.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
