26-27 Elementary School Specials Teacher

Elementary School 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. 

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: 

• Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team

• Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills 

• Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress

• Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques

• Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school

• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives

• Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans

• Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings 

• Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours