KIPP Miami seeks an experienced High School Academy Teacher to play a key role in the build鈥憃ut of KIPP Miami Technical High School鈥檚 academies in Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology. The ideal candidate has a proven record teaching high school and will design innovative, career鈥慳ligned courses that prepare students for postsecondary pathways and industry certifications. The teacher will integrate career and technical education (CTE) strands and deliver rigorous, college鈥憄reparatory instruction with real鈥憌orld application, modeled after the standards of high鈥憄erforming programs in the South Florida community and nationally.
What We鈥檙e Looking For
- Innovative Instructor: You deliver engaging, culturally responsive instruction that bridges classroom learning with real鈥憌orld applications in Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology.
- Academy Builder: You support the launch and expansion of KIPP Miami Technical High School鈥檚 academies while aligning courses to AP, AICE, IB, and Dual Enrollment pathways.
- CTE Integrator: You ensure students earn meaningful certifications and exposure to industry standards across Business, Technology, and Health Sciences.
- Data鈥慏riven & Reflective: You use evidence to refine instruction and accelerate student growth.
- Heartbeat Aligned: You embody KIPP Miami鈥檚 Heartbeat Principles by fostering strong relationships and inspiring students to pursue ambitious futures.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
- Design and implement rigorous academy/magnet curriculum in Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology that aligns with Florida B.E.S.T. Standards, Miami鈥慏ade advanced program expectations, and CTE frameworks.
- Lead engaging, project鈥慴ased learning that integrates industry鈥憇pecific knowledge and interdisciplinary themes (e.g., entrepreneurship, digital design, health sciences, IT systems, finance, biotechnology).
- Provide students with authentic experiences such as simulations, case studies, clinical labs, coding projects, and business plan development.
- Ensure course content vertically aligns with college鈥憆eadiness benchmarks and advanced program sequences (AP, AICE, IB, Dual Enrollment).
Assessment & Data
- Create common assessments, capstone projects, and industry鈥憇pecific performance tasks; analyze student performance data to refine instruction.
- Prepare students for external assessments, certifications, and postsecondary opportunities in their academy fields.
Advanced Programs & Pathways
- Collaborate with school leaders to support the design, launch, and growth of academies in Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology
- Partner with local universities, hospitals, tech companies, and business organizations to secure internships, mentorships, and industry鈥慳ligned learning experiences.
CTE Integration
- Embed CTE competencies and prepare students for industry certifications relevant to their academy pathway (e.g., QuickBooks/Entrepreneurship for Business; CompTIA IT Fundamentals, Coding Certifications for Technology;)
- Complete required CTE coursework and state examinations within the prescribed timeline (see Qualifications) and maintain all related credentials.
Culture & Family Partnership
- Model and uphold KIPP Miami鈥檚 Heartbeat Principles in all interactions; build an inclusive, aspirational classroom culture that fosters belonging and joy.
- Partner proactively with families through transparent communication, progress monitoring, and community engagement.
Professionalism
- Serve as a program ambassador; build strong community and industry partnerships that enhance the Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology academies.
- Share best practices and collaborate with faculty teams; participate actively in professional learning, coaching cycles, and school鈥憌ide duties.
General Operations Support
- Provide oversight of tier 1 tech support
- Coordinate student and staff device deployment
- Check-in with regional tech manager regularly on state of technology at school