Job Description

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

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)

Last updated : 2024-05-26