Job Description

KIPP Delta is part of the nationwide KIPP non-profit network of 275 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP Delta currently serves more than 1,200 students across schools in Helena and Blytheville, AR.

Job Description

Your responsibilities as a Lead Teacher
KIPP Delta teachers are at the core of our mission to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths needed to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond.

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies and culture
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
• Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting student recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities as needed
• Write letters of recommendation for students as needed

Qualifications

The following are required of all KIPP Delta teachers:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Arkansas teaching license or willingness to pursue state certification, if needed
• Meet Arkansas Qualified Teacher (AQT) status by demonstrated content knowledge in the Core Academic subject area being taught. Please see the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) for more information:  .
• Passing scores on the PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II exams in the content area hired for or commitment to completing both tests within two months of hiring date
• Pass criminal background check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Additional Information

Salary will be commensurate with experience. KIPP Delta's salary schedule is available on our website, under "State Required Information."

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