KIPP - Math Teacher - Middle School - East Palo Alto

Overview

KIPP Public Schools Northern California is hiring for a Math Teacher - Middle School in East Palo Alto for the  school year.

Teach with purpose: daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community.

• Daily lesson planning and long-term planning using curriculum and resources aligned with KIPP’s academic vision and goals.
• Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices.
• Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
• Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn and achieve.
• Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
• Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
• Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, behavior data, etc.

Experience: Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to the KIPP NC student community.

Education:

• Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
• Hold a valid teaching credential in the desired subject or
• Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit or Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit).

Knowledge/Skills:

• Commitment to KIPP mission and anti-racist educator.
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
• Strong content area knowledge.
• Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, and communities.
• Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Proficient knowledge of Google Workspace (Google Classroom, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• Ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod).

• Full-time, exempt position on a school-year calendar, located at our school sites.
• Compensation: competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, transportation).
• Salary scales populated by KIPP Bay Area.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.

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