nashville, TN30+ days ago
Day in the life" responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Curriculum Development and InstructionPlan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual studentsUse progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies and programmingUse data to inform instructional decisionsProvide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needsDemonstrate strong pedagogyCommitment to School and Classroom CultureWork collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP NashvilleHelp develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and familiesAttend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staffDevelop positive rapport with studentsCreate and foster a positive and calm learning environmentEnforce, uphold, and exhibit school values, student management policies and cultureFamily EngagementEstablish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progressBe available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parentsMake oneself available to students, parents and other staff membersGrowth MindsetPursue challenging professional goals each yearWilling to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvementParticipate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year Required ExperienceValid Tennessee teaching license OR proof of enrollment in a job-embedded Educator Preparation ProgramConferred Bachelor's degree Pass Criminal Background CheckDesired QualitiesCommitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred)Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred)At least two years of teaching experience (preferred)Passionate about data-driven instruction Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville's mission, core values, students, families, and communityDemonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves and believes that providing students with an excellent education is our largest lever as educators to wholly improve student outcomesEagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholdersDemonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individuallyDemonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $55,070; those with a conferred advanced degree begins at $60,695. Location: Nashville, TN KIPP Antioch Global High School and KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School Salary Range: BA Scale $55,000-$90,000 | MA+ Scale $60,000-$98,000 About KIPP Nashville Public Schools KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005.