Job Description

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress

• Develop academically rigorous lessons, create unit plans, rubrics and assessments

• Use data to inform instructional decisions

• Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs

• Demonstrate strong pedagogy

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

• Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Albany

• Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families

• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff

• Develop positive rapport with students

• Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment

• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress

• Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents

• Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year

• Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement

• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)

Qualifications

The following are required of all KIPP Albany Lead Teachers:

• Valid NYS teaching license or willingness to pursue state certification, if needed

• Commitment to working with under-served students

• Bachelor’s degree

• Pass Criminal Background Check

• At least two years of teaching experience (Highly Preferred)

• Experience teaching in low-income schools (Highly Preferred)

• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students (Highly Preferred)

Additional Information

START DATE:

This position is immediately available.  

COMPENSATION:

Competitive salary and benefits package including health coverage and retirement.

KIPP TECH VALLEY is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.