Job title: 2026] Social Studies Teacher – Middle School (Bronx)
Company: KIPP NYC Public Schools
Job description:
Company Overview
About KIPP NYC:
Welcome to KIPP NYC Public Schools! We’re a vibrant, non-profit network comprised of 18 free, public charter schools spread across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Our mission? To partner with families and communities to create schools that are not only rigorous but also joyful—because we believe that everyone deserves a fair shot at building their future. Our journey began in 1995 in the Bronx with the launch of KIPP Academy, inspired by a vision where every child has the freedom to shape their own destiny and uplift their community. Fast forward to today, and our network includes eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a dynamic program dedicated to guiding our students and alumni on their educational and career journeys. We’re proud to serve over 12,000 students and alumni, backed by a passionate staff of more than 1,000, including 8% who are alumni themselves. And we’re just getting started!
Position Overview:
We’re on the lookout for inspiring teachers who are all about motivating students and fostering both academic and character growth. If you believe in making a college preparatory education feel relevant and attainable now and into the future, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing:
In this role, your day-to-day will include (but won’t be limited to):
- Delivering a challenging and engaging college preparatory curriculum that aligns with both our school’s standards and New York State requirements.
- Bringing lessons to life in an exciting, high-quality manner that captivates students.
- Collaborating closely with fellow educators to pursue continuous growth—both personally and professionally.
- Leveraging data to make informed decisions regarding instruction and student progress.
- Regularly assessing student performance and keeping families and colleagues in the loop about progress.
- Offering tailored instruction to individuals or small groups who might need extra support.
- Embracing a “whatever it takes” mantra to ensure every student sees success.
- Exemplifying the school’s core values in every interaction with students, families, and fellow staff members.
Who You Are:
To thrive in our community, you should bring the following:
- Strong interpersonal skills that help cultivate a collegial and supportive work environment. We value qualities like zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sprinkle of humor.
- A solid background with at least two years of teaching experience preferred.
- Ideally, you’ll have New York State teacher certification in the relevant content area.
- A Bachelor’s degree is a must.
- An enthusiastic passion for being part of a collaborative, mission-driven educational community.
- A strong desire to enhance your teaching skills by joining the KIPP NYC family.
- Proven success in elevating student achievement in our KIPP NYC community.
What We Offer:
At KIPP NYC, we believe in rewarding hard work with competitive compensation, ranging from $70,829 to $142,270 annually. Your salary will be determined fairly, taking into account your relevant experience, New York State certification, and your tenure with KIPP.
Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous time-off policies, including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Back-up childcare and eldercare support through Bright Horizons.
- Employer-paid life insurance along with short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Fantastic employee incentives such as an 8-week paid sabbatical after your 10-year milestone, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
This description provides a snapshot of the type of work associated with this role, but it’s not an exhaustive list of all tasks.
Please note that KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.
We’re committed to creating a diverse, equity-focused, and inclusive environment. We embrace individuals from all walks of life, believing that diversity enhances our ability to fulfill our mission and serve our students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive individuals, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants.
Expected salary: $70829 – 142270 per year
Location: The Bronx, NY
Job date: Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:14:06 GMT
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