High School Academy 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.

To learn more, visit or visit us on 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 Academy Teacher to play a key role in the build-out of KIPP Miami Technical High School’s academies in Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology. The ideal candidate has a proven record teaching high school and will design innovative, career-aligned courses that prepare students for postsecondary pathways and industry certifications. The teacher will integrate career and technical education (CTE) strands and deliver rigorous, college-preparatory instruction with real-world application, modeled after the standards of high-performing programs in the South Florida community and nationally.

• Innovative Instructor:
  You deliver engaging, culturally responsive instruction that bridges classroom learning with real-world applications in Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology.
• Academy Builder:
  You support the launch and expansion of KIPP Miami Technical High School’s academies while aligning courses to AP, AICE, IB, and Dual Enrollment pathways.
• CTE Integrator:
  You ensure students earn meaningful certifications and exposure to industry standards across Business, Technology, and Health Sciences.
• Data-Driven & Reflective:
  You use evidence to refine instruction and accelerate student growth.
• Heartbeat Aligned:
  You embody KIPP Miami’s Heartbeat Principles by fostering strong relationships and inspiring students to pursue ambitious futures.

• Design and implement rigorous academy/magnet curriculum in Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology that aligns with Florida B.E.S.T. Standards, Miami-Dade advanced program expectations, and CTE frameworks.
• Lead engaging, project-based learning that integrates industry-specific knowledge and interdisciplinary themes (e.g., entrepreneurship, digital design, health sciences, IT systems, finance, biotechnology).
• Provide students with authentic experiences such as simulations, case studies, clinical labs, coding projects, and business plan development.
• Ensure course content vertically aligns with college-readiness benchmarks and advanced program sequences (AP, AICE, IB, Dual Enrollment).

• Create common assessments, capstone projects, and industry-specific performance tasks; analyze student performance data to refine instruction.
• Prepare students for external assessments, certifications, and postsecondary opportunities in their academy fields.

• Collaborate with school leaders to support the design, launch, and growth of academies in Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology
• Partner with local universities, hospitals, tech companies, and business organizations to secure internships, mentorships, and industry-aligned learning experiences.

• Embed CTE competencies and prepare students for industry certifications relevant to their academy pathway (e.g., Quick…