8th Grade History Teacher

KIPP: STAR College Prep is looking for a dynamic, 8th grade History educator to teach OUTSTANDING students this upcoming school year! KIPP STAR MS opened in Harlem in 2003 and serves grades 5-8.http://www.kippnyc.org/star. The History Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Building a classroom culture in which students love history

• Coordinating knowledge of students, History instructional content, and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans

• Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content, and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans
• Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students
• Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice
• Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment
• Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
• Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely as part of a team of teachers
• Constantly assessing student progress, and communicating results to families and colleagues
• Providing individual or small group instruction for students who need additional assistance
• Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff

Qualifications:

• Zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students
• At least two years of teaching experience strongly preferred
• New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area

About KIPP NYC KIPP NYC is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx. Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible in for all students. Today, our New York City network is comprised of five elementary schools, five middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Through College, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 6000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 700 and a budget of over $98M. At full growth, we will serve nearly 6300 students and alumni.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We have an extensive plan to ensure our campus is safe given the pandemic. We look forward to discussing these plans and procedures as a part of the application process.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No