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KIPP Minnesota Public Schools

Elementary Education Teacher 2526

KIPP Minnesota Public Schools, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Job Description

KIPP Minnesota seeks exceptional licensed Elementary Education teachers for our upcoming school year.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Starting salary Tier 1 teachers: $44,880+ (Tier 2/3/4 Teacher salary is dependent on the experience. To inquire for more details, email hr@kippminnesota.org).

Other benefits include many paid days off, including breaks (we take an entire weeks in November and other points throughout the school year!), plus eight additional PTO days for Teachers. We also have "For You Fridays" (AKA an afternoon off).

Outside of the traditional employee benefits, joining the national KIPP network has several professional advantages. With over 240 schools nationwide, our access to resources, development, and professional connections in best in class.

The district is willing to work with applicants whose licenses are in process OR request an out-of-field permission license is needed.

Position Overview The Elementary School Teacher is primarily responsible for ongoing, implementing, and providing an educational program where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth.

Primary Responsibilities Planning and Instruction

Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with subject matter

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitates active learning

Plans and delivers instruction for a variety of learners

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment

Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction

Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning

Classroom Environment

Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning

Establishes effective relationships with students

Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement

Monitors and manages students behavior effectively

Communication

Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues

Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills

Professional Responsibility

Supports the mission and values of the school

Supports the programs and priorities of the department and school

Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents

Maintains confidentiality

Demonstrates professional behavior

Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth

Mandatorily attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work (including evenings and weekends as necessary)

Participates in the arrival and dismissal of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities

Performs bus duties for the safety of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities

Monitors hallways between classroom duties to establish safety and clear expectations of student behaviors in the hallways

Home visits to students/families' home twice per school year

Performs duties as required/requested

Qualifications DESIRED EXPERIENCE Required

B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching

Minnesota state certification in teaching appropriate subject areas (K-6 Elementary Education). Applicants who will hold the following credentials by August 31st of each school year are welcome to apply. We will work with applicants whose license is in process.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Highly organized and punctual

Customer focused approach

A high degree of flexibility

Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Experience with using technology in teaching and learning

Skill in using positive, constructive disciplinary approaches

Familiarity with current teaching/learning theories

Highly Preferred

Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color

Minimum three (3) years of classroom teaching experience

Additional Information COMPENSATION Salary Range:

$44,880+

*To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the Regional KIPP Minnesota pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long & short-term disability, and retirement benefits and an annual salary review and revision.

How to Apply We are committed to hiring a diverse, multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Please apply online here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

KIPP MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: KIPP MN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all candidates and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on our business need, job requirements and required qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. KIPP MN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

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