Urgently Require Elementary Enrichment Teacher - Camden in Camden, NJ

Job title: Elementary Enrichment Teacher - Camden

Company: KIPP New Jersey

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About KIPP New Jersey



KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized ?Knowledge Is Power Program? network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark?s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.



By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and five in Camden providing a world-class education to over 10,300 students. To learn more, visit www.kippnj.org.



Job Description



Here?s what you need to know:

Our elementary school is seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve.



Elementary School Specials Teacher

We are seeking experts in one of the following content areas:

• Art


• Dance


• Foreign Language


• Martial Arts


• Performing Arts


• Physical Education


• Science

• Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with 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 an environment that is supportive of student progress


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


• Help 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 help guide your lesson plans


• Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings


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

• A belief in every student?s limitless potential


• A Bachelor?s Degree from an accredited college or university (Official transcripts showing degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment)


• A minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 if graduation date is after 2016 or minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 if degree conferred before 2016


• Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in process of being completed


• Subject matter expertise


• A minimum of two years of teaching experience, with demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds


• A track record of success in the classroom


• A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning

• A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.


• A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform

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