KIPP Miami seeks an experienced High School English Language Arts Teacher to design and deliver a rigorous, college鈥憄reparatory English Literature and Language Arts program. This teacher is responsible for the academic, socio-emotional growth and development of students by creating a learning experience that provides opportunities for each student to reach their full potential and gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of applicable English/Literature curriculum.
What We鈥檙e Looking For
- Instructional Excellence: You plan backwards, differentiate effectively, and deliver engaging, culturally responsive lessons that move all learners to mastery.
- Advanced Program Mindset: You believe AP/AICE/IB/Dual Enrollment pathways are for all students and you expand access while maintaining rigor.
- Data鈥慏riven & Reflective: You analyze evidence, iterate quickly, and share learning with teammates.
- Heartbeat Aligned: You build strong relationships, partner with families, and model the belief that our students will change the world.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
- Plan and teach a rigorous, standards鈥慳ligned English/LA curriculum (including Honors and advanced pathways) that meets Florida鈥檚 B.E.S.T. Standards and Miami鈥慏ade advanced program expectations.
- Execute a designated program of teaching across all key stages
- Create, internalize, modify and prepare consistently rigorous and engaging lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum set forth by school.
- Differentiate lesson plans to suit the needs of all students and student groups.
- Analyze data to responsively teach and drive instructional outcomes
- Employ the use of basic behavior management techniques as well as school wide proactive/reactive discipline measures and interventions when necessary
- Participate in campus wide literacy initiative related to independent and guided reading
- Provide oversight and management of an assigned student cohort
- Assist in the planning and coordination of content based and campus wide culture trips
- Perform additional day to day responsibilities such as but not limited to: lunch, arrival, and dismissal duties
Assessment & Data
- Develop assessments and performance tasks aligned to state benchmarks and advanced programs; use data to provide targeted support and track mastery.
- Prepare students for state exams, college鈥憆eadiness benchmarks, and advanced program entry points (AP, AICE, IB, Dual Enrollment).
Advanced Programs & Pathways
- Collaborate with the Academy Teacher to ensure vertical alignment with higher-level English courses, including AP, AICE, IB, and Dual Enrollment.
- Provide students with access to advanced critical thinking and writing, ensuring equitable pathways to AP English, Dual Enrollment and IB courses.
CTE Integration
- 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; create an inclusive, purposeful classroom culture with high expectations and joy.
- Partner with families through transparent progress reporting, student鈥憀ed conferences, and proactive communication.
Professionalism
- Collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities, content teams, and advanced programs alignment.
- Contribute to a school鈥憌ide culture of continuous improvement through coaching cycles, peer feedback, and shared best practices.