Company DescriptionAbout KIPP ChicagoAt KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods.
KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program.
About KIPP Public SchoolsKIPP Chicago partners with the KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports schools across the country.
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all.
We are currently a network of 278 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni.
When you teach at KIPP, you’re part of a national network that partners with families and communities to create nurturing, rigorous, and joyful schools in pursuit of a more just world.
Job DescriptionOur TeachersAt KIPP Chicago, we attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators.
Our students and families choose our schools because our teachers are exceptional.
Our educators work together as a collective to ensure students achieve and thrive.
They have a passion for our mission, focus on results, care for students and one another, and lead classrooms with resilience, joy, and humility.
For many of us, joining KIPP Chicago feels like coming home professionally.
It’s the schools we always wished we worked at, but never knew existed.
If you firmly believe that all students can learn, and you are eager to work alongside passionate educators committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school environment, we want to hear from you.
KIPP Multilingual Learners Teachers KIPP Chicago seeks English Learners Teachers (EL) who are Bilingual (Spanish) and licensed to provide English Learners with both direct instruction and additional resources and supports in the general program of instruction.
This teacher will ensure that students keep pace with peers in the core academic content areas as well as develop proficiency in English in accordance with individual ACCESS goals.At KIPP Chicago, we have 8 campuses.
Elementary Schools include grades K-4, and Middle Schools include grades 5-8.
We have 4 elementary schools- KIPP Ascend Primary, KIPP Academy Chicago Primary, KIPP Bloom Primary, and KIPP One Primary.
We also have 4 middle schools- KIPP Ascend Middle School, KIPP Academy Chicago, KIPP Bloom College Prep, and KIPP One Academy.
When you apply for a position with KIPP Chicago, you’ll be considered for openings at all campuses that match your prior experience.As a KIPP Chicago Multilingual Learners Teacher, your core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Mission AlignmentA belief that all students can and will be successfulA growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including a commitment to professional growth and developmentA commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Chicago and the pursuit of antiracism in our schools and work togetherRegular and reliable on-site attendance is essential to performing the responsibilities of this role.Multilingual Instruction- Teach and AssessDesign learning plans for students based on ACCESS language test results, creating differentiated lesson plans designed to build bilingual students’ English skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing in order to help them become more successful in their regular classroomTeach regular English as a Second Language lessons with small groups of students help them develop their English proficiency skillsIf necessary, provide bilingual instruction in support of grade-level academic content, through either co-teaching in general education classrooms, content review sessions, or a combination of bothPrepare students to pass the ACCESS test and exit the transitional program of instructionAdminister the annual ACCESS English proficiency test to studentsCare of Students and Commitment to School and Classroom Culture Ensure that all students are affirmed, valued, and challenged every dayUse best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior and create a safe, warm, demanding, and joyful classroom environmentEstablish and maintain strong lines of communication with students and their families and share progressHelp develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, staff, and familiesAs a KIPP Chicago Teacher, you can look forward to the following supports in your work:A recent model of an Apple Mac laptop computerA stipend to support the cost of mobile phone usageA daily prep period each dayTime each week devoted to analyzing student data and planning responsive instructionSchool-wide Social Emotional Learning curriculum and practicesRegular professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies.
Principals and assistant principals who are routinely present throughout the building and dayWeekly collaboration with grade level and content teamsA team of ambitious, talented staff committed to our important workQualificationsThe requirements for a Multilingual Learners Teacher are:Bachelor’s degree (required)Illinois teacher license with a Bilingual Education endorsement in Spanish and English as a Second Language endorsement (required) OR Transitional Bilingual EducationFluency in Spanish, written and orally (required)At least two years’ prior success teaching in urban communities (strongly preferred)Substantial prior experience working with English Learner students (strongly preferred)A cleared CPS Background check before start of employment (required)Additional InformationCOMPENSATIONKIPP Chicago Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:Salaries based on experience related to role and responsibilitiesContributions to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund in accordance with Illinois state lawCompetitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance.
Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.Competitive Retirement Savings BenefitsFor more detail about our Salaries and Benefits at KIPP Chicago, visit our website: https://kippchicago.org/join-our-team/. HOW TO APPLYInterested applicants should visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/chicago.STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONKIPP Chicago Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment.
KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background.
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
