8th Grade Math Teacher (24-25 School Year)
Company: KIPP Baltimore
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
About KIPP Baltimore Founded in 2002, KIPP Baltimore operates
joyful, academically excellent public charter schools and alumni
support programming that prepare students with the skills and
confidence necessary to successfully pursue individual pathways to
careers of highest aspiration. KIPP Baltimore enrolls approximately
1,500 kindergarten through eighth grade students in two schools on
a shared campus in the former Walbrook High School building in West
Baltimore: KIPP Harmony Academy (grades K-5) and KIPP Ujima Village
Academy (6-8). - Including our signature KIPP Forward (formerly
KIPP Through College) program, we support more than 3,000 current
students and alumni. KIPP Baltimore is part of the national KIPP
Public Schools network. KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) began in
1994 with 47 fifth-graders as a college-preparatory program housed
within a public middle school in Houston, Texas; today, we are a
network of 280 schools, 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and
alumni. All KIPP public charter schools are locally-run, non-profit
organizations; each region is governed by a board of directors.
Position Overview Teachers will plan, implement, and reflect upon
all aspects of instruction, social-emotional development, and
physical development in the assigned areas in order to realize the
mission of KIPP Harmony and KIPP Ujima Village Academy. The Teacher
will report to the Assistant Principal or Grade Level Administrator
and collaborate with the grade level team. - Position
Responsibilities Hold high expectations for each student and work
relentlessly to foster student achievement Set goals for a class
and individual students and use ongoing formal and informal
assessments to track progress towards goals Design assessments and
use data daily and weekly to inform instruction and professional
growth Apply a strong knowledge of early childhood literacy, as
well as other content areas to classroom instruction Demonstrate
knowledge of grade level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum
Create long term plans, unit plans, and daily lessons that ensure
mastery of standards and demonstrate proficiency in backwards
design Plan daily lessons that promote critical thinking and
inquiry and utilize instructional strategies that meet the needs of
a diverse group of students Differentiate instruction effectively
to meet the individual needs of all students Build strong
relationships and a positive rapport with students, families, and
colleagues Value and draw upon students experiences and backgrounds
Implement school wide student management and culture policies and
procedures within classroom and on campus Establish and maintain a
strong classroom culture that teaches students discipline and
responsibility Create and foster an encouraging learning
environment that promotes self-efficacy Mentoring a Teaching Fellow
(if applicable) Meet weekly with a Teaching Fellow to lesson plan,
analyze classroom data, and discuss upcoming classroom events Plan
for the Fellow's involvement in lessons when the Teacher is leading
a lesson Observe Teaching Fellow and debrief on classroom
management and instructional strategies Provide Teaching Fellow
with feedback on weekly lesson plans, if necessary Support the
teaching fellow if they are lead teaching a lesson Provide feedback
to the Principal on the support and development needed by the
Teaching Fellow outside of the classroom setting Provide input to
the Principal on a Teaching Fellow's readiness to assume Teacher
responsibilities in subsequent years Complete all required
paperwork as it related to the Teaching Fellow Professional
Development Engage in frequent, open collaboration and
communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional
observations, student data and school wide initiatives Participate
actively in professional development sessions and pre/post
assignments as necessary Complete self evaluations (pre-analysis
and post-analysis exercise) of teaching performance based on a
standard of teaching provided by the Principal Engage in ongoing
one-on-one professional development observations, meetings, and
reflections with the Principal Implement next steps determined in
professional development sessions, one-on-one professional
development meetings, and personal self-reflections General Believe
deeply in our school's vision, mission, and values, and enjoy
educating children Honor families and the community as assets,
developing partnerships and open communication through Family
Nights, Open Houses, Community Service events, and Family-Teacher
conferences Adhere to school policies, procedures, and deadlines
Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks,
instructional supplies, student record keeping, attendance, etc.
Lead school wide initiatives and serve on committees as needed
Commit to an extended instructional day, Saturday Enrichment
(one-time per month), and professional development outside of
school hours Model professionalism through attire and actions
Communication Communicate with parents, students, staff members,
and guests in person as well as through letters, phone calls,
one-on-one interactions, and whole group presentations Remain
available to students and families on call in the evenings until
6:00PM (via cell phone) Possession of a valid teaching certificate
from the Maryland State Department of Education and/or a teaching
certificate from another state with proof of reciprocity. A minimum
of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher
learning Experience working with students from underserved
communities for 2 or more years (preferred) Ability to influence
and motivate others Ability to persist in the face of challenges A
deep commitment to, passion for, working with children and families
Strong organizational skills as evidenced by planning ahead,
meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking Strong critical thinking
skills as evidenced by the ability to link cause and effect, slice
data, and generate relevant solutions A desire to learn and grown
as a professional teacher and leader - Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation for this position is defined by Baltimore City Schools
Office of Human Capital, and is based upon the highest degree
obtained, and years of experience (up to 10 years). Baltimore City
offers a comprehensive benefits package. More information can be
found here: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/24356
Additional compensation is commensurate with time worked outside of
the 180 required school days and standard hours. This additional
time is used for professional development. For example, our
teachers are compensated for 5 additional days at the start of the
school year for professional development. - - Start Date: August
12th, 2024 - - Statement of Non-Discrimination: - KIPP Baltimore is
committed to the ideal of diversity in its student body and in its
faculty and staff. - KIPP Baltimore does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual
orientation, nationality, or ethnicity. We are strongly committed
to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage
applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. -
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