Apprentice Teacher - Elementary, Middle & High School Pipeline

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts.

Talent.

Perspective.

Drive.

Inspiration.

So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

The Apprentice Teacher will receive close mentorship under a Lead Teacher, serve as a full staff member and thought partner in their respective school, and take on progressive teaching responsibilities over the academic year.

Duties/Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Instruction


* Supports Lead Teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction.


* Observe Lead Teachers improve instructional techniques and classroom management.


* Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year.


* In collaboration with the grade level team, plan and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that assesses students' progress.


* Provide the Lead Teacher with support in instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture


* Establish, cultivates, and maintains a collaborative relationship with the Lead Teacher


* Help to co-lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and afternoon


* Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch, and afterschool


* Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families


* Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff


* Develop positive rapport with students


* Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment


* Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school's values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement


* Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress


* Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents


* Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset


* Pursue challenging professional goals each year


* Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement


* Participate in...