25-26 School Teacher in Residence: Camden

Company DescriptionAbout KIPP New JerseyKIPP 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 students in grades K-12 across 17 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.Job DescriptionTeacher in Residence (TiR)KIPP New Jersey has designed the Teacher in Residence program to help aspiring teachers to get hands-on experience and the certification they need to become excellent teachers at KIPP’s world-class schools. As a TiR, you will fuse theory and practice as you work alongside experienced teachers in the classroom while earning your teaching certification. Here’s what you’ll be doing:Joining our schools as a teacher in residence comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a Teacher in Residence (TiR) will involve a number of responsibilities which include but are not limited to: Work closely with an experienced lead classroom teacher to create lesson plans, teach, and reflect on lessons as well as assess and collect and use data to informBuild positive relationships with students and families to become part of your school communityProvide small group instructionAssist with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the schoolCommunicate consistently with families about student progressAttend and actively participate in professional development opportunities to support continuous growthQualificationsSkills and MindsetsA belief in every student’s limitless potential. An interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning.A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reformYou have the passion and drive to work with students and put them on a path to college and beyondAbility to become certified in the State of New Jersey and pass the state licensure examSome experience working with childrenCertification RequirementsIn order to be eligible for hire, all general education teaching candidates must meet the following criteria (details below):Hold a valid teaching certification in NJ –or–Meet The GPA RequirementGPA RequirementIf you graduated after September 2016:Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ –or– Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between and AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores)If you graduated before September 2016:Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥  Additional InformationKIPP 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 of $55,000 for Teachers in Residence during Year 1.In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision Participation in the New Jersey State Pension PlanOptional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributionsGenerous Time-Off including school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregiversExtensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnityA school-issued laptopOur organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.#LI-NJ