Elementary School: Teaching Fellow - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESClassroom ResponsibilitiesEnsure that all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every dayFoster a positive and safe learning environmentCreate and internalize rigorous and engaging unit and daily lesson plans, leveraging provided curricula/resources and intellectual preparation tools, in preparation for both co-teaching and solo teaching Set specific, ambitious growth goals for all students and identify and leverage all necessary resources to ensure they meet themUse best practices, including differentiation, to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous for all students, during both co-teaching and solo teachingInfuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice, implementing school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies. During co-teaching, this looks like circling the room to actively monitor student work and behavior, and intervening with and/or redirecting students during instruction when applicable.Regularly analyze student work and academic data to modify lessons, refine curricula, and inform instructional practice, both independently and in consultation with the Lead TeacherMaintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with students and families regularly regarding students’ growth and progressSchool and Professional ResponsibilitiesParticipate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic yearTake ownership for the development of your craft and seek feedback from your coach (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with coach, implement feedback, engage in co-planning and active practices, participate in live coaching, etc.)Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) coverage, bus, lunch, transition, and dismissal dutiesDevelop strong relationships with families through participating in school events and consistent phone calls homeBe willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to accountability, change, and improvementCollaborate with grade level and content teams to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide systems, sharing responsibility for all studentsDependable attendance according to our school calendarGeneral Requirements and ResponsibilitiesEmbody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productivelyWork toward MTEL requirements and SEI endorsements with study support from KIPP MA within the first year of employmentParticipate and engage in regional professional development and community events as requiredDemonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the schoolSelf-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needsThe consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregiversEffective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platformsPhysical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overheadPhysical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situationManual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipmentKIPP MA teachers are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit teachers to do their best work. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that teachers will engage in to help promote a positive and calm learning environment and culture.