2024-2025 Associate Teacher in Residence

Company Description

Location: North Nashville & Antioch

Salary: $46,500

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. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools and we are excited to open our doors to more schools in 2024 and 2025 in response to strong community demand.

The mission of KIPP Nashville is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share in this belief and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Position Overview
The Associate Teacher in Residence role provides aspiring and new teachers with the experience they need to become excellent Lead Teachers. Benefits of this pathway include:

• Tuition reimbursement up to $9,000 towards a Tennessee Education Preparation Program
• Close mentorship under a Lead Teacher
• Progressive and scaffolded teaching responsibilities over the course of the academic year

Associate Teacher in Residence Perks

• New to KIPP Summer Institute 
• Monthly Collaborative Cohort Days
• Weekly Differentiated Coaching
• Scaffolded Responsibilities - teach alongside a Lead Teacher
• Mentor Coaching
• Free Praxis Tutoring 
• Up to $9,000 in Tennessee Education Preparation Program tuition reimbursement
• Year 2 matriculation bonus for obtaining a Lead Teacher Role (with certification)

Upon the completion of a successful year, Associate Teachers will have the opportunity to move into a Lead Teacher position in one of our Elementary School classrooms.

Job Description

”Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• In collaboration with grade level team, plan and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that assesses students’ progress
• Support the collection of data to inform instructional decisions
• Lead small-group instruction in partnership with Lead Teacher(s)
• Perform clerical duties, as needed, that serve to advance student learning
• Demonstrate passion for pedagogy
• Attend all professional development outlined in the residency program

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

• Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville
• Help maintain 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 oneself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth as a teacher
• Pursue challenging professional goals
• 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 school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)

Qualifications

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A conferred Bachelor's Degree
• Commitment to obtain a Tenness