KIPP Colorado Public Schools 2022-23 Teacher

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates 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. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students. 

Who we are:  KIPP Colorado Schools (KIPP CO) is a network of six high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools. Our 300-person staff educates 2,500 students in grades 9-12 at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School and KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, grades 5-8 at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, and grades Early Childhood Education (ECE)-4 through 4th grade at KIPP Northeast Elementary. In 2019, KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary became our newest elementary school educating students from ECE-3 through 4th grade. Our alumni community is supported by KIPP Forward, which is our comprehensive support program for our 808 high school alumni who are charting their own paths. Learn more about our student and family experience here. 

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests. 

Job Description

Instructional Planning and Delivery

• Develop standards-based unit plans and daily lesson plans.
• Design and deliver rigorous, backwards-planned lessons. 
• Design and implement assessments that are aligned with daily objectives. 
• Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs.

Constant Learning

• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Reflect on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals. 
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement. 
• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.

School Culture Alignment

• Believe deeply in the mission of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can learn.
• Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect. 
• Approach practice with a sense of urgency to maximize instructional time. 
• Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior.
• Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain positive, focused classroom.
• Meet professional obligations such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic home visits to build strong relationships with students and parents.
• Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior. 
• Be accessible by school cell phone for homework help and student emergencies beyond regular school hours. 
• Participate in parent meetings, conferences, and periodic evening events.
• Coordinate and lead overnight field lessons both in and out of state to extend student learning. 
• Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations.
• Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems.
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Fulfill all state and federal guidelines to meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria
• Ability to work during after-school, evening, and weekend meetings and events at the school
• Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and lower economic backgrounds (at least 2 years of teaching experience highly preferred)
• Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range is $51,000 - $89,000 and is commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in PERA
• Paid family or medical leave of absence
• Paid time off
• Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
• Stipend opportunities
• Wellness reimbursement
• Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
• Voluntary long term disability insurance
• Voluntary short term disability insurance
• Optional 401(k)
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• All staff members are issued a laptop computer and cell phone.
• Numerous professional growth and leadership opportunities within KIPP Colorado Schools.