Your responsibilities as a Lead Teacher KIPP Delta teachers are at the core of our mission to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths needed to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond.
If you firmly believe that all students can learn, if you have a proven willingness to do whatever it takes to disrupt the opportunity gap, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, and if you are eager to work alongside passionate educators committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school environment, then you are a KIPP Delta teacher.
As a KIPP Delta Teacher, your core responsibilities include:
Curriculum Development and Instruction
Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
Embody and maintain school’s values, policies and culture
Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff
Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
Show up for critical school events, including: staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more
Demonstrate a Growth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supporting student recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities as needed
Write letters of recommendation for students as needed
Passing scores on the PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II exams in the content area hired for or commitment to completing both tests within two months of hiring date
Pass criminal background check
Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
Additional Information
Compensation We offer acompetitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including:
Healthcare (health, vision, and dental) and supplemental insurance
401k plan
On-going professional development opportunities:
Mentor programs for new teacher
Regional PD days during the year for all KIPP Delta teachers
Multiple school-specific PD opportunities
Generous time of including Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays that include Thanksgiving break and the last two weeks of the calendar year
