Summary
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
As the K-8 Spanish Language Teacher you are a member of the KIPP Minnesota Instructional Team and will
directly lead instruction with students. The Spanish Language Teacher will plan and execute high-quality daily
lessons that lead to high levels of student achievement in addition to building and supporting a school-wide
culture of excellence. This is a full-time position, based at KIPP North Star campus.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on
campus
● Create and teach highly rigorous and engaging lessons in the elective area of Foreign Language
● Assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping
● Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents
● Create a classroom environment that is warm and demanding
● Maintain a neat, clean classroom environment and a high level of professionalism
● Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned and attend all staff meetings
● With support from school leaders, use data to drive instructional practices to constantly improve student
achievement and instruction
● Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations
with School Leaders and other school faculty within KIPP Minnesota
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Required
● B.A. degree in a language-related or educational field
● Near-native proficiency in Spanish language
● Spanish language teaching experience
● Practical teaching experience with children
Highly Preferred
● Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color
COMPENSATION
Salary:
$44,880+
*Compensation commensurate with experience
*In order to establish equitable salary practices; the compensation package is derived from the Regional KIPP
Minnesota pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long-term disability and
retirement benefits as well as an annual salary review and revision.
How to Apply
We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from
traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Please apply on-line here . Applications will be accepted on a
rolling basis.
As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Minnesota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion
(creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or
any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
