Expect More

Excel at what you love. Become a KIPP New Orleans teacher. Teachers in KIPP New Orleans Schools see an opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of students and families by preparing students for success in college and beyond. If you share in our belief and deep commitment to this vision, if you have a proven willingness to do whatever it takes for students to achieve, if you thrive in an environment with like-minded teachers, then you are already a KIPP teacher.

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KIPP New Orleans schools is looking for dynamic teachers for the 2010-2011 school year to teach across all grade levels. We look for teachers with at least two years teaching experience and a desire to make a difference in the lives of students in New Orleans.

Responsibilities:
  • Create and foster a positive learning environment
  • Exhibit positive rapport with students.
  • Implement the school wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus.
  • Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with parents.
  • Assist in development of curriculum standards and mapping.
  • Work well on a team faced with the challenge of building a school collaboratively.
  • Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices.
  • Hold high expectations for each student.
  • Be prepared to do whatever it takes for students to excel.
  • Remain on-call in the evenings (via school cell phone) to provide student support.
Qualifications:
  • Belief in the mission and values of KIPP — and that we not only can, but must, revolutionize education in New Orleans.
  • An incredible work ethic.
  • Bachelor's degree (required).
  • At least two years of teaching experience (required).
  • Experience working in urban schools (preferred).
  • State teaching credential (preferred).
Compensation:
  • Salary is based on the public school pay scale in New Orleans, with additional compensation for the extra teaching hours required. Competitive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.