26-27 High School Teacher

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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 students in grades K-12 across 18 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

Job Description

High School Lead Teacher

KIPP New Jersey is looking for a motivated teacher with a track record of molding future leaders in our communities. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of building strong relationships in generating student achievement. You are dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure our students succeed.

We are looking for teachers in the following subject areas :

• English Language Arts (ELA)
• History
• Math : Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, or Calculus
• Science : Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
• College and Career Readiness
• Enrichment : Physical Education, Music, Art, Theatre, etc.
• Foreign Language : Spanish

Here’s what you’ll be doing :

Joining our schools as a teacher comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will involve a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to :

Qualifications

Skills and Mindsets

Certification Requirements

In order to be eligible for hire, all general education teaching candidates must meet the following criteria (details below) :

GPA Requirement

If you graduated after September 2016 :

Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–

Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 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 ≥ 2.75

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

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.

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ  offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following :

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer. All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-NJ