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KIPP New Jersey

25-26 High School Science Teacher

KIPP New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Company Overview KIPP New Jersey is part of the national "Knowledge Is Power Program" network of free, open‑enrollment, college‑preparatory public schools. Since 2002 it has educated 7,035 students in grades K‑12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of students qualify for free or reduced meals.

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Job Title 25‑26 High School Science Teacher

Location Newark, NJ

Responsibilities

Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with the 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 a supportive environment for student progress.

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

Assist 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 guide lesson plans.

Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings.

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

Qualifications

A belief in every student's limitless potential.

A track record of success in the classroom.

Subject matter expertise in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

Demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.

A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning.

Evidence of exceptional student achievement in a high‑performing charter or charter‑management organization.

A belief that all students deserve a world‑class education achievable through education reform.

Certification Requirements

Hold a valid teaching certification in New Jersey.

Meet the GPA requirement (see details below).

GPA Requirement

If graduated after September 2016:

Bachelor's or master's GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0, or

Bachelor's or master's GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 and have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% super score.

If graduated before September 2016:

Bachelor's or master's GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 2.75.

Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $65,000 – $103,000 + up to $7,000 annually in performance‑based pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund participation, optional KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan with matching contributions, school‑issued laptop, transportation benefits for TEAMmates, generous time‑off including 3.5–4 vacation weeks, sick and personal days, extended summer break, up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave, employer‑paid life insurance, and optional short‑term and long‑term disability and accident/hospital indemnity.

Equal Opportunity Statement Our organization is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The organization will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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