KIPP Albany is looking for Lead (K-5) Elementary and (6-8) Middle School teachers to fill immediate openings across the region. Ideal candidates exhibit strengths in the following areas:
Curriculum Development and Instruction
Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress
Develop academically rigorous lessons, create unit plans, rubrics and assessments
Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
Commitment to School and Classroom Culture
Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Albany
Help develop a school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture
Family Engagement
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress
Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents
Growth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
The following are required of all KIPP Albany Lead Teachers:
Valid NYS teaching license or willingness to pursue state certification, if needed
Bachelor’s degree
Pass Criminal Background Check
At least two years of teaching experience
Experience teaching in communities rich in diversity
A demonstrated success in raising achievement levels and a belief that all scholars can succeed.
