Elementary Education Teacher (26-27)

Job Description

KIPP Minnesota seeks exceptional licensed Elementary Education teachers for our upcoming school year.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Starting salary Tier 1 teachers: $44,880+ (Tier 2/3/4 Teacher salary is dependent on the experience. To inquire for more details, email [email protected]).

• Other benefits include many paid days off, including breaks (we take an entire weeks in November and other points throughout the school year!), plus eight additional PTO days for Teachers.
• We also have "For You Fridays" (AKA an afternoon off).

Outside of the traditional employee benefits, joining the national KIPP network has several professional advantages. With over 240 schools nationwide, our access to resources, development, and professional connections in best in class.

Qualifications

• DESIRED EXPERIENCE Required:
• B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
• Minnesota state certification in teaching appropriate subject areas (K-6 Elementary Education). Applicants who will hold the following credentials by August 31st of each school year are welcome to apply. We will work with applicants whose license is in process.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer focused approach
• A high degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with using technology in teaching and learning
• Skill in using positive, constructive disciplinary approaches
• Familiarity with current teaching/learning theories
• HIGHLY PREFERRED:
• Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color
• Minimum three (3) years of classroom teaching experience

Additional Information

COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $44,880+

*To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the Regional KIPP Minnesota pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long & short-term disability, and retirement benefits and an annual salary review and revision.

How to Apply

We are committed to hiring a diverse, multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Please apply online here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

KIPP MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: KIPP MN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all candidates and  employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on our business need, job requirements and required qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. KIPP MN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.