26-27 Teacher in Residence - Elementary

Location: Newark, New Jersey, USA; full-time, on-site role

Salary: $50,000 in year 1, increasing to $55,000 in year 2

Company

KIPP New Jersey operates free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools serving students in grades K–12 across Newark, Camden, and Paterson.

What you will do

• Work alongside an experienced lead teacher to create lesson plans, teach lessons, reflect on instruction, and use assessment data to inform teaching.
• Provide small-group instruction for elementary students.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and the wider school community.
• Assist with diagnostic and progress-monitoring testing across the school.
• Communicate consistently with families about student progress.
• Participate actively in professional development throughout the two-year residency.

Requirements

• Ability to become certified in New Jersey and pass the state licensure examination.
• Either hold a valid New Jersey teaching certification or meet the applicable GPA requirements for certification eligibility.
• For graduates after September 2016: a conferred bachelor’s or master’s GPA of at least 3.0, or a GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 with required Praxis exams passed with a +10% passing score.
• For graduates before September 2016: a conferred bachelor’s or master’s GPA of at least 2.75.
• Some experience working with children.
• Commitment to working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds and belief in every student’s potential.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on teaching experience and certification support through a two-year Teacher in Residence program.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Participation in the New Jersey State Pension Plan and optional 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Paid school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
• School-issued laptop and transportation benefits for eligible commuters from the New York City area.