Company Description
About KIPP NYC:
KIPP NYC Public Schools 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 for all students. Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 850. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and opened two new middle schools and an elementary school in August 2021!
Job Description
Our Associate Teacher will provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The Associate Teacher position provides extensive development and training in an effort to forge a path to a lead teaching position within our KIPP NYC schools. Associate Teachers share the responsibilities of a classroom with a lead teacher while they develop their skills and gain valuable in-classroom experience.
General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- In collaboration with the Lead Teacher, support a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the student and implement lessons (prepared by the Lead Teacher) that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students.
- Support small groups and whole-class instruction using an inquiry based curriculum that reinforces the joy of learning.
- Provide coverage support and ensure rigorous instruction is provided in the temporary/short-term absence of the Lead Teacher.
- With guidance from the Lead Teacher, create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Observe lead teachers and debrief on classroom management and instructional strategies. Meet with lead teachers to plan lessons and discuss upcoming classroom events.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the students.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. KIPP NYC will provide the coaching, development, and tools to successfully implement.
- With guidance from the Lead Teacher, assess student learning, through observations, authentic performance, and more formal methods, in an ongoing manner, providing frequent student feedback, information to parents and written progress reports.
Successful associate teachers are able to:
- Work with lead teachers to support in planning and implementing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core standards.
- Proactively seek and implement feedback from team leaders and instructional coaches to improve their practice.
- Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards.
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure safety in the classroom and the school for all students.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
- Participate in all professional development opportunities, in team meetings, and serve on staff committees as necessary.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
- A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
- Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
- Open to feedback and willing to constantly, reflect, improve, and learn.
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Additional Information
Optional NYS Teaching Certification Track:
The Associate Teacher position is best suited for individuals who are passionate and committed to education and interested in teaching as a career. For those who have already decided on teaching as a long-term career path but who do not have any full-time teaching experience, we offer the opportunity for you to receive your NYS Teaching Certification while working as a full-time Associate Teacher.
If not already on a NYS teaching certification track, Associate Teachers will have the option to enroll in an MA in Teaching program at Relay Graduate School of Education, which includes recommendation for NYS certification. KIPP NYC fully commits to the growth and development of each Associate Teacher, so should you be interested in becoming a Lead Teacher long-term, our optional Relay Graduate School of Education Track will allow you to take the steps towards obtaining NYS teaching certification.
Please note, a 2.75 GPA is required to be a matriculated student at Relay Graduate School of Education. However, we will consider a 2.5 or higher on a conditional basis. As a reminder, the certification pathway is optional so GPA should not be a determining factor in deciding to apply to the Associate Teacher role.
KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary of $62,500 for all Associate Teachers. KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages. Other benefits include retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and supplemental benefits offerings.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.