TEAM Schools

Working at TEAM Schools is about being student-focused. It's about teamwork. It's about having fun, and having the freedom to teach in ways that are most successful for your students. It's also about making an impact in a city that is experiencing a Renaissance and on the verge of revolutionizing how America views education in urban communities.

TEAM Schools is a network of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) schools in Newark, NJ.  As one of KIPP's four key areas of expansion, we believe we are in a highly unique position to affect a tipping point in reversing the achievement gap. Because Newark is large enough to be significant in conversations across the country, small enough for just a few schools to quickly reach a high percentage of students, and culturally ready to invest in meaningful educational reform, we are primed to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity. Already operating four campuses in the city and serving over 1,000 students, within the next three years we will grow to serve 5% of the Newark population and hope to expand even further in the future.

TEAM Schools is always looking for talented teachers with at least 2 years of experience. Additionally, these teachers should have a clear record of achieving significant gains with their students. A TEAM Schools teacher must have a strong belief that they can help close the achievement gap.

Teachers are required to:

• Believe deeply in the mission and values of TEAM and subscribe to KIPP's Five Pillars (High Expectations, Choice and Commitment, More Time, Power to Lead, Focus on Results)
• Hold high expectations for each student  
• Possess a strong knowledge of content area  
• Demonstrate strong pedagogy
• Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus  
• Exhibit positive rapport with students  
• Create and foster a positive learning environment
• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents  
• Be available for Open Houses, Parent-Teacher Conferences and other events involving parents
• Assist in development of curriculum standards and mapping  
• Serve on school committees as needed  
• Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.  
• Remain on call in the evenings (via school cell phone) to provide student support

• Must have teaching experience
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a desire to be a part of a fun, team-oriented, mission-driven school
• Must have a strong work ethic, and a sense of humor

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