KIPP Chicago
[SY 24-25] Middle School Content Teacher, 5th-8th Grade
KIPP Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
[SY 24-25] Middle School Content Teacher, 5th-8th Grade
Full-timeStart Date: Next year openingDepartment: TeacherAt KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program. KIPP Chicago is the highest-performing network of schools in Chicago, as measured by our city’s school quality index. We attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators.**KIPP Chicago is now hiring for the 2024-2025 School Year!**At KIPP Chicago, middle schools include grades 5 - 8. Currently, we have four middle schools - KIPP Ascend Middle, KIPP Academy Chicago, KIPP Bloom College Prep, and KIPP One Academy. When you apply for a position with KIPP Chicago, you’ll be considered for openings at all campuses that match your prior experience.Middle School Teachers at KIPP Chicago are departmentalized and focus on one content area. The content taught at each middle school varies slightly, but common classes are English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Literacy Centers, Math Centers, Algebra, and History.KIPP Chicago Schools’ students perform beyond statistical expectations in part because our teachers are exceptional. They have a “whatever it takes” attitude toward their role in students’ success.Our
expectations
for teachers include, but are not limited to, the following:A belief that all students can and will be successful at our schools.Practice a growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school.A commitment to pursuing anti-racism in our schools and work together.Dependable attendance according to our extended school year and extended school day.Communicate frequently and consistently with students and families.Use best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior.Set specific, ambitious growth targets for all students.Use best practices to backwards plan weekly and daily instruction.Assess students daily, weekly, and at the ends of units.Use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology.Collaborate throughout each day with grade level and content teams.KIPP Chicago Schools teachers are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures designed to permit teachers to do their best work.Our
supports
for teachers’ work include, but are not limited to the following:A recent model of Mac laptop computer.A stipend to support the cost of mobile phone usage.School-wide Social Emotional Learning curriculum and practices.Principals and assistant principals who are routinely present throughout the building and day.One-on-one meetings with a principal and/or assistant principal once per week.Collaboration with grade-level and content teams.Two hours of time each week devoted to analyzing student data and planning responsive instruction.A daily prep period each day.Frequent in-building professional development from school leadership.A rigorous prepared curriculum in ELA, Math, and Science.In-building technology support.A team of ambitious, talented staff.The requirements for a Middle School Content Teacher are:Illinois Professional Educators License(PEL)
required
for all new SY 24-25 hires.Pending PEL, ELS, and/or SUB license AND meet testing requirements of Illinois Charter Law.At least two years’ prior success teaching in urban communities (strongly preferred).A cleared CPS Background check before the first day of employment.COMPENSATIONKIPP Chicago Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:Salaries based on experience related to role and responsibilities.Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance.Competitive retirement savings benefits.STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONKIPP Chicago Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background.
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Full-timeStart Date: Next year openingDepartment: TeacherAt KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program. KIPP Chicago is the highest-performing network of schools in Chicago, as measured by our city’s school quality index. We attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators.**KIPP Chicago is now hiring for the 2024-2025 School Year!**At KIPP Chicago, middle schools include grades 5 - 8. Currently, we have four middle schools - KIPP Ascend Middle, KIPP Academy Chicago, KIPP Bloom College Prep, and KIPP One Academy. When you apply for a position with KIPP Chicago, you’ll be considered for openings at all campuses that match your prior experience.Middle School Teachers at KIPP Chicago are departmentalized and focus on one content area. The content taught at each middle school varies slightly, but common classes are English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Literacy Centers, Math Centers, Algebra, and History.KIPP Chicago Schools’ students perform beyond statistical expectations in part because our teachers are exceptional. They have a “whatever it takes” attitude toward their role in students’ success.Our
expectations
for teachers include, but are not limited to, the following:A belief that all students can and will be successful at our schools.Practice a growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school.A commitment to pursuing anti-racism in our schools and work together.Dependable attendance according to our extended school year and extended school day.Communicate frequently and consistently with students and families.Use best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior.Set specific, ambitious growth targets for all students.Use best practices to backwards plan weekly and daily instruction.Assess students daily, weekly, and at the ends of units.Use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology.Collaborate throughout each day with grade level and content teams.KIPP Chicago Schools teachers are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures designed to permit teachers to do their best work.Our
supports
for teachers’ work include, but are not limited to the following:A recent model of Mac laptop computer.A stipend to support the cost of mobile phone usage.School-wide Social Emotional Learning curriculum and practices.Principals and assistant principals who are routinely present throughout the building and day.One-on-one meetings with a principal and/or assistant principal once per week.Collaboration with grade-level and content teams.Two hours of time each week devoted to analyzing student data and planning responsive instruction.A daily prep period each day.Frequent in-building professional development from school leadership.A rigorous prepared curriculum in ELA, Math, and Science.In-building technology support.A team of ambitious, talented staff.The requirements for a Middle School Content Teacher are:Illinois Professional Educators License(PEL)
required
for all new SY 24-25 hires.Pending PEL, ELS, and/or SUB license AND meet testing requirements of Illinois Charter Law.At least two years’ prior success teaching in urban communities (strongly preferred).A cleared CPS Background check before the first day of employment.COMPENSATIONKIPP Chicago Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:Salaries based on experience related to role and responsibilities.Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance.Competitive retirement savings benefits.STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONKIPP Chicago Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background.
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