Chemistry Teacher - High School

About This Role

This role involves teaching high school chemistry, focusing on intentional curriculum design, daily lesson planning, and data analysis to promote student growth. The teacher will also implement Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices to build an inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily lesson planning and long-term planning using curriculum and resources aligning with KIPP’s academic vision and goals
• Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices
• Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment incorporating Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning
• Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve
• Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships
• Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator
• Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, behavior data

Requirements

• Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
• Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
• Strong content area knowledge
• Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
• Ability to communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning (Zoom, Nearpod)

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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