Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A KIPP NASHVILLE TEACHER INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Curriculum Development and Instruction
Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress
Develop academically rigorous lessons, adapt 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 Nashville
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
EXPERIENCE
VALID TENNESSEE TEACHING LICENSE OR WILLINGNESS TO PURSUE STATE CERTIFICATION, IF NEEDED
Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities
Bachelor’s degree
Pass Criminal Background Check
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community
Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families, and staff
Passionate about growing as a leader for racial justice and serving in an anti-racist school
Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be flexible, and willing to go above and beyond to meet the varied and constant needs of students
Additional Information
Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits.
APPLY DIRECTLY ONLINE. Please contact Kristen Kendall, Manager of Talent Recruitment, at kkendall@kippnashville.org with questions.
KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.