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Company Description About KIPP NYC: Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.
Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose. Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.
Job Description Position Overview: KIPP NYC is looking for teachers who combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future. As an Elementary School Science Teacher you can expect to: Become a content-area specialist Teach fewer subjects and deepen expertise Use a strong curriculum rather than designing everything from scratch Facilitate hands-on investigations Develop expertise in student discourse and inquiry Build specialized STEM instructional skills - NGSS Prepare students for later success in science, including the Grade 5 NYS Science assessment Receive science-specific professional development and instructional support Duties and Responsibilities: General responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Planning and implementing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core standards.
Committing to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration. Constantly assessing student progress, communicating results to families and colleagues, and adjusting instruction accordingly. Rigorous commitment to the success of each student. Modeling KIPP NYC’s character strengths in all interactions and communications with students, families, and staff.
Qualifications Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor. At least two years of teaching experience is strongly preferred New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area Bachelor’s degree required A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities  Additional Information Compensation and Benefits: KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $136,704.
Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at the point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale. KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package, including, but not limited to, the following:   Robust benefits include medical, dental, and vision.  Generous time off, including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.  Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.  Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Car