KIPP Chicago · 2 days ago
[Immediate] Middle School Content Teacher (SY 25-26)
KIPP Chicago is dedicated to creating joyful and academically excellent schools for students. The Middle School Content Teacher will focus on delivering engaging instruction in a specific content area while fostering a supportive and challenging classroom environment for students.
Education
Responsibilities
A belief that all students can and will be successful
A growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including a commitment to professional growth and development
A commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Chicago and the pursuit of antiracism in our schools and work together
Regular and reliable on-site attendance is essential to performing the responsibilities of this role
Use our aligned regional curriculum for all subject areas, including assessing students in accordance with aligned curriculum
Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting instruction
Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
Use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a rigorous level for all students
Ensure that all students are affirmed, valued, and challenged every day
Use best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior and create a safe, warm, demanding, and joyful classroom environment
Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with students and their families and share progress
Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, staff, and families
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (required)
Meet testing requirements of Illinois Charter Law (Test of Academic Proficiency 400 and the appropriate content-area test) (required)
A cleared CPS Background check before start of employment (required)
Preferred
Illinois Professional Educators License (strongly preferred)
At least two years' prior success teaching in urban communities (strongly preferred)
Benefits
Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance.
Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.
Competitive retirement savings benefits