High School Algebra Teacher

Company Description

KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 students at KIPP Courage Academy.

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Opening with an inaugural ninth-grade class in school year  and growing to serve grades 9–12, KIPP Miami Tech will provide students with the academic foundation, professional skills, and real-world experiences necessary to excel in college or career pathways. KIPP Miami Tech will offer three specialized career academies:
Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology. Students will be able to graduate not only with a high school diploma, but also with college credits, industry-recognized credentials, and hands‑on experience that provide a head start on their futures.

Applicants, please note that this role has a projected start date in July 2026

KIPP Miami seeks an experienced High School Algebra Teacher to design and deliver a rigorous, college‑preparatory Algebra program. The ideal candidate has a proven record teaching high school mathematics and can lead courses such as Algebra I, Algebra II, and Honors Algebra, while preparing students for advanced math pathways including Pre‑Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AICE Mathematics, and IB Mathematics. Coursework will integrate career and technical education (CTE) strands (e.g., financial literacy, computer science foundations, engineering applications, and data science) and problem‑based learning tied to South Florida’s industries and higher education opportunities.

• Instructional Excellence: You design rigorous, engaging, culturally responsive Algebra lessons that ensure mastery for all students.
• Advanced Program Mindset: You prepare students for higher‑level coursework (AP, AICE, IB, Dual Enrollment) by building strong algebraic foundations.
• CTE Builder: You integrate real‑world math applications and industry certifications, and you are eager to grow your own CTE skill set.
• Data‑Driven & Reflective: You analyze student evidence, iterate quickly, and share best practices with colleagues.
• Heartbeat Aligned:
  You embody KIPP Miami’s Heartbeat Principles by fostering strong relationships, equity, and joy in learning.

• Plan and teach a rigorous, standards‑aligned Algebra curriculum (including Honors and advanced pathways) that meets Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards and Miami‑Dade advanced program expectations.
• Design unit plans that develop algebraic reasoning, linear and quadratic modeling, functions, and connections to geometry, trigonometry, and data analysis.
• Incorporate technology‑rich instruction with graphing calculators, algebraic modeling software, and coding applications.
• Use inquiry‑driven pedagogy, project‑based learning, and authentic applications of algebra to real‑world contexts (finance, computer programming, engineering design).

• Develop assessments and performance tasks aligned to state benchmarks and advanced programs; use data to provide targeted support and track mastery.
• Prepare students for state exams, college‑readiness benchmarks, and advanced program entry points (AP, AICE, IB, Dual Enrollment).

• Collaborate with the mathematics department to ensure vertical alignment from Algebra I through advanced math courses.
• Provide equitable access to rigorous coursework that prepares students for AP, AICE, IB, and Dual Enrollment math.

• Embed CTE competencies and prepare students for industry‑recognized certifications relevant to mathematics applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel Specialist, OSHA‑10, Introduction to Coding, Data Analytics Fundamentals).
• Complete required CTE coursework and state examinations within the…