This role is for the upcoming 26/27 school year. The Teacher is the instructional leader of their classroom and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (required)
- Spanish bilingual (preferred)
- Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines to meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria (required)
- At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required)
- Ability to participate in specific, pre-planned and required events/activities as directed by the school, including but not limited to before or after-school, evening, and weekend meetings and events (required)
- A full understanding of KIPP and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required)
- Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and economic backgrounds
- Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
- Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
- Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work
- Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
- High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communicator with a professional demeanor, strong self-confidence and initiative
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
- Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission, RIDE commitments, values and a commitment to excellence
Benefits
- Competitive Market Salary
- Excellent Healthcare Plan
- Time Off!!!
- Access to parental and medical leave
- Career Trajectory
- Mental Health Care
- Technology & Access
- Retirement Planning
- Move to Join Us
- Additional Pay
- Wellness reimbursement
- Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
- Voluntary long term disability insurance
- Voluntary short term disability insurance
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance