Washington, DC, USA+3 moreMore locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | Salem, MA, USA | Albany, NY, USA
In PersonTeaching opportunities support schools across multiple U.S. states.
EducationK-12 Teaching
About the job
Requirements
Two to three years of experience teaching at the kindergarten through grade 12 level.
Superior written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Solid subject matter knowledge and demonstrated knowledge of the content and teaching methods in the relevant subject area.
Experience working with diverse student populations in an urban setting.
Ability to connect with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, including homeless and LGBTQ youth.
Ability to create and implement routines and rituals that support student achievement.
A bachelor's degree or higher in a related field from an accredited university.
A valid teaching credential, or the ability to obtain this credential by May 2022.
Responsibilities
Help build and implement school culture by establishing routines and structures that prepare students for college completion and beyond.
Develop and implement a balanced and enriched curriculum that promotes understanding.
Use varied teaching practices to promote engagement and motivation, student choice, and accountability in dynamic, participation-oriented classes focused on instruction and skill development rather than rote memorization.
Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned areas of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to the principal as requested.
Differentiate instruction to reach all learners.
Collaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, standards-based curriculum, and common assessment design to continuously improve instruction at the school.
Assess student learning professionally and communicate student progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction.
Identify students' special needs and seek additional support as needed.
Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports.
Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school-sponsored activities.
Assist with general building supervision and student discipline outside the classroom.
Adhere to the professional and ethical standards outlined by the school community.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with students with learning differences and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Mentoring experience.
Location:
We are supporting schools across the country to include:
KIPP Albany (New York)
Salem Academy Charter School (Massachusetts)
The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools (Los Angeles)
The SEED School of Los Angeles (Los Angeles)
The SEED School of Washington DC (Washington, DC)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Help to build and implement culture - establishing new routines and structures to prepare students for college completion and beyond.
Develop and implement a balanced and enriched curriculum that promotes understanding
Use a variety of teaching practices to promote engagement and motivation, student choice and accountability curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes that focus on instruction and developing skills, not on rote memorization.
Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to the Principal on an as requested basis.
Differentiate instruction to reach all learners
Collaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, and standards-based curriculum and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school
Assess students’ learning in a professional manner and communicate students’ progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction.
Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed
Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports
Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school sponsored activities
Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom
Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined by the school community
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
2-3 years of experience teaching at the K-12 level
Superior written and oral communication and presentation skills
Solid subject matter knowledge and demonstrated knowledge of the content and the methods of teaching in your subject matter experience
Experience working with diverse student populations in an urban setting
Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus as well as mentoring experience.
Ability to connect with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds (including but not limited to homeless and LGBTQ youth)
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to be able to create and implement routines and rituals to ensure student achievement
Certifications and Degrees:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field from an accredited university
Possess and maintain a valid Teaching Credential or ability to obtain this credential by May 2022.