High School ELA Teacher

Position: 26-27 High School ELA 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

Job Description

KIPP Miami seeks an experienced High School English Language Arts Teacher to design and deliver a rigorous, college-preparatory English Literature and Language Arts program. This teacher is responsible for the academic, socio-emotional growth and development of students by creating a learning experience that provides opportunities for each student to reach their full potential and gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of applicable English/Literature curriculum.

What We're Looking For

• Instructional Excellence: You plan backwards, differentiate effectively, and deliver engaging, culturally responsive lessons that move all learners to mastery.
• Advanced Program Mindset: You believe AP/AICE/IB/Dual Enrollment pathways are for all students and you expand access while maintaining rigor.
• Data-Driven & Reflective: You analyze evidence, iterate quickly, and share learning with teammates.
• Heartbeat Aligned: You build strong relationships, partner with families, and model the belief that our students will change the world.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Plan and teach a rigorous, standards-aligned English/LA curriculum (including Honors and advanced pathways) that meets Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards and Miami-Dade advanced program expectations.
• Execute a designated program of teaching across all key stages
• Create, internalize, modify and prepare consistently rigorous and engaging lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum set forth by school.
• Differentiate lesson plans to suit the needs of all students and student groups.
• Analyze data to responsively teach and drive instructional outcomes
• Employ the use of basic behavior management techniques as well as school wide proactive/reactive discipline measures and interventions when necessary
• Participate in campus wide literacy initiative related to independent and guided reading
• Provide oversight and management of an assigned student cohort
• Assist in the planning and coordination of content based and campus wide culture trips
• Perform additional day to day responsibilities such as but not limited to: lunch, arrival, and dismissal duties

Assessment & Data

• 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).

Advanced Programs & Pathways

• Collaborate with the Academy Teacher to ensure vertical alignment with higher-level English courses, including AP, AICE, IB, and Dual Enrollment.
• Provide students with access to advanced critical thinking and writing, ensuring equitable pathways to AP English, Dual Enrollment and IB courses.

CTE Integration

• Complete required CTE coursework and state examinations within the prescribed timeline (see Qualifications) and maintain all related credentials.

Culture & Family Partnership

• Model and uphold KIPP Miami's Heartbeat Principles in all interactions; create an inclusive, purposeful classroom culture with high expectations and joy.
• Partner with families through transparent progress reporting, student-led conferences, and proactive communication.

Professionalism

• Collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities, content teams, and advanced programs alignment.
• Contribute to a school-wide culture of continuous improvement through coaching cycles, peer feedback, and shared best practices.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree is required
  • A degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Teaching or related field is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of full-time high school teaching experience in english/ language arts or writing (required).
• Demonstrated…