Find & Apply For Math Teacher Jobs in Albany, New York

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, and 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 Grade(s): 5th/6th - 8th The Lead Teacher's role holds the primary responsibility for developing and implementing the curriculum, school culture, and the success of the school's students. Duties/Responsibilities Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students' progress
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, create unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
• Demonstrate strong pedagogy Commitment to School and Classroom Culture
• Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Capital Region
• 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 school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
• Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University, required
• Valid NYS Teaching Licensur.

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