Job Description

KIPP NYC College Prep High School seeks experienced Theater and Music educators for the 2021-2022 school year. 

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Planning a college preparatory curriculum that combines the school’s standards, New York State Standards, and, most importantly, fosters critical thinking. 
• Executing thoughtful, rigorous daily college preparatory lessons.
• Assessing student progress, and communicating results to students, families, and colleagues.
• Providing individual and small group instruction until all students achieve mastery. 
• Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff. 
• Modeling a “whatever it takes” spirit to ensure that each student is successful.
• Advising a small group of students to success through their four years of high school. 
• Serving as a collaborative team member for afterschool shows and programs.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Instruct Drama and/or Spoken Word Classes 
• Instruct instrumental Strings Music classes and ensembles
• Ability to teach Instrumental Strings, Orchestra, Guitar is highly preferred
• Create and/or modify curriculum in Drama and Strings classes
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
• At least two years of teaching experience strongly preferred
• New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area
• Bachelor’s degree required
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities

Additional Information

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.