6th Grade English Teacher

About the KIPP Colorado Teacher Role:

The Teacher is the instructional leader of their classroom and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers develop rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level and culturally-sustaining instruction that prepares students for multiple post‑secondary opportunities and aligns with the KIPP Colorado academic program. They plan instruction, organize learning activities, internalize and intellectually prepare for lessons, grade equitably, and implement all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIPs, 504 Plans, ALPs, and MTSS interventions, supporting the individuality and multifaceted nature of all students.

The Teacher holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm‑demanding, upholds school‑wide expectations, manages tier‑1 behaviors, and contacts families proactively and responsively. Teachers support the campus‑wide community and whole‑school systems through active presence at daily duties, including arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway and bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences.

This is a 10‑month academic position exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The position reports to a member of the school leadership team.

Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition‑free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college‑preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students.

Nationally, KIPP students are graduating from four‑year colleges at three times the national average for low‑income students.

KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college‑preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350‑person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families, and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice‑filled future for our KIPPsters. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy, and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We set a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging, and support. We know that every student is different and personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and RIDE commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
• Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines.
• Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning.
• Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions.
• Commit to being prepared—internalizing and preparing for lessons, coaching, professional development, and written communication.
• Meet professional obligations including meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.
• Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
• Maintain strong attendance and arrive on time to all responsibilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals.
• Actively participate in professional development, grade‑level, and department meetings.
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade or functional…