Urgently Require Elementary Enrichment Teacher - Camden in Camden, NJ
Job title: Elementary Enrichment Teacher - Camden
Company: KIPP New Jersey
Job description: Company Description
About KIPP New Jersey
KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized ?Knowledge Is Power Program? network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark's South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.
By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and five in Camden providing a world-class education to over 10,300 students. To learn more, visit www.kippnj.org.
Job Description
Here's what you need to know:
Our elementary school is seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve.
Elementary School Specials Teacher
We are seeking experts in one of the following content areas:
Art
Dance
Foreign Language
Martial Arts
Performing Arts
Physical Education
Science
Here's what you'll be doing:
Joining our schools as a teacher comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will include a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to:
Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team
Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills
Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress
Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques
Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school
Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives
Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans
Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings
Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours.
Qualifications
Must Haves
A belief in every student's limitless potential
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (Official transcripts showing degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment)
A minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 if graduation date is after 2016 or minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 if degree conferred before 2016
Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in process of being completed
Subject matter expertise
A minimum of two years of teaching experience, with demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds
A track record of success in the classroom
A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning
Nice to Haves:
A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.
A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, a school laptop, and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the Philadelphia area.
KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $63,000-$101,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $5,500 annually in performance-based pay.
KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer
Expected salary:
Location: Camden, NJ
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Company: KIPP New Jersey
Job description: Company Description
About KIPP New Jersey
KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized ?Knowledge Is Power Program? network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark's South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.
By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and five in Camden providing a world-class education to over 10,300 students. To learn more, visit www.kippnj.org.
Job Description
Here's what you need to know:
Our elementary school is seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve.
Elementary School Specials Teacher
We are seeking experts in one of the following content areas:
Art
Dance
Foreign Language
Martial Arts
Performing Arts
Physical Education
Science
Here's what you'll be doing:
Joining our schools as a teacher comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will include a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to:
Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team
Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills
Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress
Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques
Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school
Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives
Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans
Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings
Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours.
Qualifications
Must Haves
A belief in every student's limitless potential
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (Official transcripts showing degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment)
A minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 if graduation date is after 2016 or minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 if degree conferred before 2016
Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in process of being completed
Subject matter expertise
A minimum of two years of teaching experience, with demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds
A track record of success in the classroom
A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning
Nice to Haves:
A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.
A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, a school laptop, and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the Philadelphia area.
KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $63,000-$101,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $5,500 annually in performance-based pay.
KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer
Expected salary:
Location: Camden, NJ
Apply Now