At Howard, we envision a school that provides an engaging, challenging, safe and supportive learning environment.

Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes time. However, vision with action can change the world.

There is no sign at the entrance of the building stating that “some students can learn” –  we believe that all students can learn. Students do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Hamilton County Schools is located in the Chattanooga, TN, area and serves 79 schools and over 40,000 students. At Hamilton County, we know that a great teacher is a game changer for students, for our city, and for the future. So, we are investing in our teachers and empowering them to be the best leaders they can be. Learn more about teaching in Hamilton County at www.hcde.org.

Creating Opportunities – Changing Lives

“Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity.” – Lyndon B. Johnson

HCDE is looking for dynamic and dedicated educators, advocates, and community leaders who are committed to ensuring that an excellent education, and the opportunities that come with it, is a reality for every student in our district. Members of the new “Opportunity Zone” team will support our schools as they transform instructional practices and build engagement opportunities for our students and their families. If you believe in the potential of every child and that you can be a force for change, we believe this is the opportunity you are looking for.

The ELA Coach will work with 5-7 secondary schools and will focus on the following:

• Develop a vision and action plan for improving ELA instruction in secondary schools
• Coordinate data collection and analysis in order to inform instruction
• Build a network of support for ELA teachers
• Coordinate ELA coaches
• Coordinate ELA professional development
• Develop and implement an aggressive strategy for increasing reading levels of below level readers
• Work closely with the Coordinator of ELA to ensure alignment

In addition to applying on this site, please e-mail a resume and a brief statement of interest to Jill Levine at levine_jill@hcde.org.

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate field; Master’s degree strongly preferred or as required by state guidelines.
  • Minimum of five (5) years previous experience in teaching ELA or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, Board members, parents, and community members.

POSITION: OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

LOCATION: ANTIOCH, TN

 Intrepid College Prep is a growing network of public “no-excuses” college preparatory charter schools founded to address two interrelated achievement gaps – the academic achievement gap and intergenerational wealth gaps in the communities we serve.

 Intrepid College Prep operates two campuses – Opportunity Academy Middle School (5-8) and Independence Academy (serving grade 9 in 2017-2018). The launch of our high school model draws upon the successes of our flagship middle school, Opportunity Academy. Intrepid College Prep was recently named a 2015 Tennessee Reward School for Progress and we have received local recognition from Metro Nashville Public Schools as an Excelling School in every year we’ve had the honor and responsibility to educate students.

 We make three commitments to every student – admission to selective colleges, preparedness to engage the world as a financially literate young professional, and the cultivation of positive leadership skills.  

 The work is demanding – it is a tremendous investment of time, energy and smarts but the return on investment is extraordinarily high.

Support Network Operations at Intrepid College Prep Schools

Intrepid College Prep holds a very high bar for operational systems that support student learning and culture. We believe that thoughtfully-created systems enable our school to run smoothly and efficiently, and that all student and staff-facing systems must embody our culture of urgency, rigor, and joy. Intrepid College Prep is seeking a strong Operations Associate to work on each of our campuses to ensure the high performance of school operations at Intrepid College Prep and sustain high-performing operational systems for all staff and students.

Specific responsibilities may include: 

• Support development of new facility by rapidly furnishing and equipping classroom and common spaces in accordance with Intrepid Prep Schools facility layouts and school procedures

• Support school culture by managing signage and appearance of new facility to ensure it best reflects school values

• Support development and execution of school-wide goals and priorities

• Support staff operations culture

◦ Build and sustain an urgent, responsive, and solutions-oriented operations culture

◦ Anticipate teacher needs for systems’ support and supplies

◦ Utilize accountability frameworks and project management tools to ensure all projects are completed with the highest-quality in adherence to deadlines

• Support all activities relating to school operations

◦ Manage all calendars, student schedules, staff schedules, space and resource requirements

◦ Support the school’s IT infrastructure (laptops, printers, software, etc.)

◦ Conduct data entry for student enrollment, financial management, and academic achievement.

◦ Ensure integrity, timeliness and accurate reporting of data.

◦ Perform data analysis to support school initiatives

◦ Manage all aspects of the school facility; ensure the appearance of the facility reflects the high expectations we hold for students

◦ Support vendor relationships

◦ Work with our Network Director of Finance & Operations to maintain quality financial controls, create financial records and conduct all AP processes.

◦ Support school leaders with budget development

• Support Transportation

◦ Coordinate transportations systems for bus and car transportation

• Support School Nutrition Program

◦ Ensure adherence to all federal and state compliance for our meal program, including the on-site storage and preparation of meals and the process for securing monthly reimbursement for the School Nutrition Program

• Support Development and Grant Programs

◦ Maintain a donor database

◦ Create periodic communications to donors

◦ Work with financial management vendor to ensure compliance with grant programs and provide timely updates to grantors

• Contribute as a productive member of the Intrepid College Prep community

Successful Operations Associate candidates possess the following characteristics:

• Dedication to educational success for students of color and low-income youth

• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom for a minimum of two years

• High attention to the smallest details and proven ability to juggle competing responsibilities successfully while meeting time-sensitive deadlines

• Superior initiative – takes direction well, but does not wait for it

• Highest commitment to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, regular assessment and data analysis

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performing, but sometimes unpredictable environment

• Effective communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues

• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 (major in finance, accounting, preferred)

• Speaks Spanish or has experience working with bilingual students (preferred)

The position begins immediately.

Compensation

We offer a generous compensation package.  All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies. Compensation is highly competitive; teachers are eligible to participate in the MNPS Retirement System.

Commitment to Diversity

Intrepid College Prep is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Who We Are

RePublic Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5^th grade.

Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for both student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction.

At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a dynamic, determined Founding High School AP Computer Science Teacher to lock arms with our school team at RePublic High School for the 2017-2018 school year. Prior programming experience isn’t required – but a fiery hunger to learn computer science and expand access to all kids are non-negotiables. Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you?

Who You Are

• A steadfast believer that all students can achieve academic excellence
• A growth-minded tinkerer who is constantly learning, improving, and hungry for feedback
• A gritty problem-solver who approaches challenges with smart solutions in mind
• An eternal optimist who supports and motivates your teammates by having their back
• A detail maven who plans backwards to meet timelines and manage complex projects
• A data-driven analyst who reflects and takes swift action based on results
• A proactive communicator who reaches out to students, families, and teammates

What You’ll Do

• Bring it. Have stamina and the ability to set and achieve ambitious goals, and handle the intensity required to bring your best self to an extended school day in a very high-performing school environment.
• Own and develop your own content and curriculum. Do the intellectual preparation needed to execute rigorous assessments, unit plans, lesson plans, and instructional materials (and develop these in conjunction with RePublic’s Director of Computer Science); demonstrate expertise in and a genuine passion for computer science that is contagious to scholars.
• Deliver strong. Dynamically lead students in whole-class and small-group settings, cultivate intellectual curiosity and a love of learning in scholars, and adjust instruction using qualitative and quantitative data to ensure student understanding and meet differentiated student needs.
• Reach higher – and sweat the small stuff. Develop, uphold, and implement RePublic’s values, policies, and systems to effectively manage a classroom and consistently lead students to meet sky-high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Never stop growing. Offer and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that aspires to excellence and is conducive to constant improvement; dive humbly into school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly sessions during the academic year.
• Spread the love. Build deep relationships with students, families, and staff to foster a culture of joy and community. Maintain strong lines of communication with families about student progress, and go above and beyond to support and collaborate closely with teammates in the united pursuit of RePublic’s mission.

The Fine Print

• Qualifications/Certification.
  • All candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree is preferred.
  • All full-time RePublic teachers must have a valid Tennessee teaching license, or willingness/eligibility to pursue state certification, if necessary.
  • Passion for expanding access to computer science education (especially to students who are historically underrepresented in the field) AND a fierce hunger to learn computer science are absolutely necessary;
  • RePublic’s computer science model is based off of the idea that we can train teachers with no former programming experience to code alongside scholars.
    • Thus, while prior experience teaching computer science is ideal, no former computer programming experience is required – though a strong background in science and math is preferred.
• Prior Experience. Prior experience teaching STEM subjects, experience teaching in a low-income community, and a demonstrated ability to raise achievement levels of traditionally underserved students are highly preferred.
• Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Who We Are

RePublic Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5^th grade.

Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for both student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction.

At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a dynamic, determined Dean of Students to lock arms with our school teams in Jackson, MS. The Dean of Students is an integral member of our school leadership team, working directly with the Principal, Assistant Principals, and teachers. Being both personable and professional, the Dean builds close relationships with scholars and their families to ensure that all of our scholars positively contribute to the school community and get the most out of every school day.

What You’ll Do

Overview

RePublic’s Dean of Students implements and manages systems to preserve instructional time, builds strong habits and character in scholars, and consistently follows through on RePublic’s high behavioral expectations to achieve extraordinary results for our scholars.  The Dean will help lead our efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined environment for scholars.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Principal to establish a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative environment.
• Support teachers to hold all students to high and consistent behavioral expectations.
• Serve as the point person for dealing with behavioral crisis-intervention and acute behavioral issues.
• Act as a resource to teachers in their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with students, classroom management, and school culture.
• Assist teachers, students, and parents in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans.
• Lead staff efforts to ensure all students have excellent attendance and arrive at school on time, and working aggressively with students and parents to ensure excellent attendance.
• Lead summer home visits highlighting the responsibilities of parents, teachers, and students.
• Help to reinforce the effective use of school-wide behavior plans.
• Ensure that the physical environment of the school reinforces school culture and facilitates student achievement.
• Be visible during school hours, relentlessly ensuring the school has an exceptional school culture.
• Model the school’s values and the standard for professional behavior.

Who You Are

You have an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level.  Beyond that, a successful candidate will have:

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly, succinctly and persuasively such that expectations are clear, timelines are delineated, and excellence is defined.
• The ability to maintain calm under pressure.
• Passionate belief in RePublic’s mission, values, and educational model.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and delegate swiftly to manage others to execution.
• A proven ability to coach adults to achieve goals.
• Passionate belief in RePublic’s mission, values, and educational model.

The Fine Print

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Prior Experience. At least 2 years teaching experience preferred and 3-7 years prior work experience preferred. Experience teaching or leading in a similar organization with traditionally underserved students with evidence of exceptional student achievement results and classroom management skills highly preferred.
• Demonstrated communication skills with diverse constituents; clear writer, facilitator and public speaker; exceptional personal organization and planning skills.
• Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Who We Are

RePublic Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to have the opportunity to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change agents by teaching them to code – starting in the 5th grade.

Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for both student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction.

At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for an English Language Learner (ELL) Specialist for the 2017-2018 school year at RePublic’s flagship high school in Nashville, TN. Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you?

What You’ll Do

Overview

Equal parts visionary, bridge-builder, and organizational mastermind, the ELL Specialist at RePublic High School is charged with paving the way to design and oversee the implementation of a world-class ELL Program at RePublic High School that meets the diverse needs of our scholars, sets teachers up to successfully differentiate instruction to support students with diverse language needs, and communicate with families from diverse backgrounds to ensure all stakeholders have the access necessary to support student learning and social emotional development.  Based on best practices in industry and research in the field, the ELL Specialist will provide direct instruction to students in need of English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, and supports students to access and master academic content in the general education classroom setting. The ELL Specialist is a member of the Student Supports Department and is coached by the Director of Student Supports.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Supports
  • Teach English Language Development (ELD) courses in place of (or in conjunction with) English content classes for students on her/his caseload.
  • Provide inclusion support in core content classes which contain ELL and transitional ELL students.
  • Work specifically with ELL students during designated periods of the school day.
  • Lead an advisory of scholars each morning to support scholars to meet academic goals, build authentic relationships with peers and faculty members, and develop social-emotional skills.
• Teacher Support and Professional Development
  • Advise teachers on accommodating and modifying core academic curricula for students of diverse language levels.
  • Provide professional development for teachers on topics including (but not limited to) language development, sheltering academic content, ELL-supportive instructional differentiation strategies, and supporting transitional ELL students.
• Ongoing Compliance Management
  • Manage school-wide ELL compliance, including ensuring that newly enrolled scholars’ needs are being accommodated.
  • Organize annual and screener assessments like WAP-T and ACCESS to assess scholars initially and monitor growth and progress to learning goals.
  • Arrange accommodations for school-based and state-required assessments.
  • Communicate with families of ELL students and uphold general Department of Education compliance requests.

Who You Are

Our ideal ELL Specialist candidate is:

• A serial optimist. You’ve got a deep, personal commitment to the mission of RePublic Schools, and a genuine belief that all students can achieve academic excellence, regardless of race, language ability, or socioeconomic status. You’re a fierce advocate for students with diverse language and cultural backgrounds, you’ve got a “healthy rage” about the state of public education in the South, and you want to be a part of a team that is doing something about it every single day.
• A systems builder. You’re unfazed by ambiguity, and thrive in situations where you get to build something out of nothing, develop and inspire others to execute on your vision, or create order out of chaos. You want to do work that’s never been done before, better than anyone’s ever done it.
• A details maven. Nothing gets past you. You don’t drop balls, miss deadlines, or forget to respond to someone’s inquiry. You track timelines, data, and information in an organized and systematic fashion, and you develop systems to help others do the same to ensure your kids get the support they need to thrive.
• A bridge and community builder. You live to help coach others to understand, build relationships with, and  support scholars with diverse language needs. You know it takes a village, so you’re fired up about giving key RHS stakeholders the tools, resources, and coaching they need to meet kids where they are.
• Other qualifications and required certification:
  • Bachelor’s degree in English as a Second Language or related field required, with a Master’s degree in a related field preferred;
  • Current WIDA certification and ESL teaching license in the state of TN (or in a state with reciprocity with Tennessee), or is willing and able to transfer pursue certification in both;
  • Ability to speak Spanish preferred, though not required;
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience serving scholars who are traditionally underserved, in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred;
  • Experience managing, coaching, or laterally managing other adults through program design and implementation in school-based settings highly preferred.

Chief Operating Officer

Job Posting

What is KIPP?

KIPP, Knowledge is Power Program, is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in under-resourced communities throughout the United States.  There are 200 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia educating nearly 80,000 students on their path to and through college, careers, and life.

We believe that great teachers and school leaders, a supportive learning environment, and an emphasis on both academics and character are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide these for every child.  Nationally, 94 percent of KIPP middle school students have graduated high school, and 81 percent of KIPP alumni have gone on to college.

KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools Overview 

KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools is a network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public charter schools.  Our schools provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment with minimal distractions and more time for both academics and extracurricular activities, so our students love school and maximize their learning.  We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.

OPPORTUNITY

While KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools has had fourteen years of remarkable success, the work is not complete. Both the board and dedicated staff have a strong commitment to creating more quality educational options for traditionally underserved communities in Memphis. As a result, KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools is seeking a visionary Chief Operating Officer who can build on the strong foundation of the organization and lead the organization’s efforts to build a multi-year vision and plan for financial sustainability and success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Operating Officer serves as the operational and financial leader of KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools helping to ensure that all KIPP Memphis schools meet performance outcomes for the communities they serve.

The specific responsibilities of the Chief Operating Officer include:

1. Finance & Accounting
   • Ensure KIPP Memphis achieves annual and multi-year financial sustainability goals and budget results.
   • Oversee Finance staff to manage financial operations of KIPP Memphis schools and the regional office in the areas of accounting, reporting, banking, budgeting, procurement, compliance, and financial planning.
   • Ensure staff and the board has accurate, timely financial information to make resource decisions in the best interest of KIPP Memphis and its students and families.

2. School Operations Staff Management
   • Hire, manage, train, and develop regional operations staff to deliver excellent operations management services and supports to the Director of School Operations.
   • Manage overall quality of operations performance and customer service, analyzing service performance and customer satisfaction data to set and achieve continuous improvement goals.

3. Strategic Financial Planning

• Develop and manage KIPP Memphis’ multi-year, detailed financial model including position-specific annual staffing plans, detailed analysis of each revenue source and critical expense driver, “pro forma” income statements with line item budgets for each school and overall pro forma financials for aggregate charter and for KIPP Memphis regionally.
• Develop a plan for ensuring all schools are financially sustainable on public revenue alone by FY 19

4. Accountability, Compliance & Grants

• Oversee staff managing KIPP Memphis’ federal and state grants to ensure grants are secured, allocated, budgeted, tracked, and in compliance.  Identify new government grant opportunities.

• Ensure compliance systems, staffing, and tools in place for annual and charter cycles such that KIPP Memphis fully complies with federal, state, and local legal and regulatory requirements, with no misses that damage student and staff welfare, financials, ability to operate and grow, or reputation.

5. Facilities & Real Estate

• Oversee staff providing facilities and maintenance management to ensure school buildings are clean, well-maintained, safe, secure, and meeting educational needs.
• Manage KIPP Memphis’ real estate portfolio, ensuring facility solutions and plans are in place to achieve growth while integrating mission, finance, development, and facility perspectives.

6. Technology
   • Oversee staff and strategies for planning, implementation, and support of all technology required for KIPP Memphis to achieve its educational and business goals.
   • Functions include: Integration and maintenance of technology architecture and systems administration including network, servers, workstations, connectivity, backup, software, hardware, and information security.  Efficient, proactive, and responsive user support and customer service for staff and students.  Contribute with instructional leaders to educational technology and data management strategies.

7. Purchasing
   • Oversee staff and systems for purchasing, procurement, and inventory management, including vendor management and securing administrative supplies, instructional materials, furniture, and equipment.

8. Transportation & Food Services
   • Ensure school-based staffing, systems, and vendors are in place for transportation and food programs with timely, reliable, safe, on-budget, and fully compliant delivery of services.

9. Board Management
   • Support board committees including Finance Committee, Development Committee and others as needed. Support general board administration and compliance.

10. Other
    • Lead region-wide management of legal affairs, insurance, and other risk management strategies.
    • Provide operational support for academic administration and data management functions at regional and school levels.
    • Participate in and contribute to KIPP national network and local charter network of operations and leadership staff, accessing and sharing learning and support with peers in other organizations.
    • Other duties or projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Skills & Experience

• Education Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; MBA or Master’s Degree in related highly field preferred.
• More than five years of progressively increasing operational management experience and strategic planning for a growing, multi-site organization.
• Experience leading, planning and managing in an entrepreneurial, client-oriented setting.
• Excellent management, communication, public relations, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and manage business systems and processes to support a growing multi-million dollar organization across the majority of operations functions required for the position.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic growth plan for either a non-profit or for-profit organization, including development of regional management structure.
• Ability to negotiate and execute contracts, and manage the quality of service providers and vendors.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Traits & Qualities:

• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Memphis’ mission and community, and commitment to the belief that outstanding School Leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes with all students.
• Must have demonstrate a push for equity and inclusion for teammates and stakeholders
• Relentless determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed.
• Orientation to make decisions in the best interests of students and the sustainability of KIPP Memphis to fulfill its mission.
• Deep customer service ethic.
• Promote extremely high expectations for staff and students in an enabling and supportive manner.
• Demonstrate trustworthiness in dealing in confidential matters.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive managing concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• Team-player capable of working both collaboratively and independently.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and accountable, with strong attention to follow through and detail.
• Proactive and creative problem-solver; ability to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions.
• Enthusiasm and sense of humor.

The Chief Operating Officer of KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools must demonstrate the following beliefs and have the following qualities:

Proves the Possible

• Possesses an unshakable, deeply held personal belief that children growing up in low-income communities can achieve at high levels and can demonstrate exceptional personal character;
• Makes decisions and enables other to make decisions based on what is best for students.

Drives Results

• Drives relentlessly to achieve exceptional outcomes on behalf of kids, and does so by demonstrating clear intellect, setting and achieving goals, and managing with grit and humility;
• Constantly focuses on identifying opportunities to learn and grow, and proactively seeks to supplement strong instincts with new ideas and best practices.

Builds Relationships

• Operates with an exceptional level of self-awareness, humility and integrity in all interactions;
• Builds relationships marked by trust, integrity and respect, and does so with a variety of stakeholders including teachers, leaders, students, parents, community members, Board members, donors and fellow KIPP Chief Operating Officers.

Manages People

• Inspires and effectively manages staff to achieve extraordinary results, and offers a clear vision and direction for regional staff members;
• Establishes a culture of transparency, communication, accountability and excellence throughout the organization.

Manages Operations

• Increases the efficiency and effectiveness of regional operations in order to drive even stronger results in school performance;
• Creates operational systems, human capital systems and instructional programs that are scalable and sustainable.

Primary Contact

Rhonda Nelson

rnelson@kippmemphis.org

Who We Are

RePublic Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college.  The majority of our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color) and have been disproportionality denied access to the quality education they deserve. Despite those limitations, they defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for both student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction.

At RePublic we believe that all children can and will read on grade level. Our culture is one that values books and reading over all else and recognizes that success in school and in life is paved with great books.  We reinforce that culture by defining it and holding one another accountable to it.

By cultivating a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes we ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a dynamic, determined Literacy Curriculum Writer to join us and lock arms with our school teams in Nashville, TN for the 2017-2018 school year.

What You’ll Do

Overview

Our commitment to literacy runs deep, and we know that reading is a lever for closing the achievement gap in more than just literacy. We tackle the that gap in four ways:

• Building a culture of reading and love of books at RePublic.
• Devoting significant time during the school day for scholars to read books of their choice (independent reading).
• Devoting significant time during the school day for teachers to teach scholars how to read (guided reading and/or book club).
• Spending class time finding the meaning of high-quality, short texts and writing about the meaning of those text (close reading).

Reporting to the Director of Literacy, the Literacy Curriculum Writer is the keeper and creator of this culture of reading at our schools. They will develop high-quality literacy curriculum for 5th and 6th graders across our network.  

Responsibilities

Our Literacy Curriculum Writer will:

• Create a culture of reading at RePublic Schools by:
  • getting adults and children excited about literature,
  • collaborating with teachers and leaders to make a culture of reading come alive across schools,
  • curating RePublic’s book lists and integrating newly published literature into the curriculum,
  • executing network-wide initiatives to promote love of reading across every classroom in every RePublic middle school,
  • leading the adoption of Fountas & Pinnell as our reading leveling system in 5th and 6th grades, and
  • tirelessly advocating for the power of great books!
• Develop a visionary, engaging and rigorous literacy curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity and a love of reading. The curriculum is driven by a deep understanding of literature, scholar writing, and the most effective teaching practices. To accomplish this goal, the Literacy Curriculum Writer will execute a redesign of the 5th and 6th grade literacy curriculum to emphasize independent reading, guided reading, close reading, and writing in response to literature.
• Produce unit and lesson plans, create literacy assessments, curate an anthology of high-quality short texts for use during close reading, lead professional development for middle school teachers, and analyze reading and assessment data.
• Observe literacy instruction across our network of schools and support school leaders in prioritizing next steps for teachers to ensure that literacy instruction is implemented at a consistently high level across the network.
• Creating systems to ensure leaders and teachers use data to drive literacy instruction.

Who You Are

Equal parts bibliophile and educational warrior, the ideal candidate brings three qualities to our scholars and team of teachers:

A deep love of literature — The Literacy Curriculum Writer must have an abiding passion for and deep knowledge of literature.

We’re looking for the ultimate bookworm who will:

• Model their love of and enthusiasm for literacy, by creating a culture of reading in our schools that will spell big gains for our scholars
• Train our teachers to be librarians and purposefully guide scholars to their next scholastic adventure
• Aid students as they truly discover what books can be — whether it’s a positive escape from reality, as Francie found in Brooklyn in 1912 or the magic of relationships — especially those built among the trees of Terabithia.

An ideal candidate should also share our deeply held belief that all classrooms should be brimming with high-quality books. We’ll look to you to help us add to our ever-growing library — we’re at 12,000 books and counting.

A belief in rigorous content  — We know that high-level content creates high-level readers. By putting rigorous literacy content in front of our scholars, we can engage them in the type of critical thinking that will serve them across content areas. No one ever gained knowledge or increased their lexicon by reading what they already know — literacy growth comes from being challenged and challenges come from rigorous content.

A desire to grow —  At RePublic we are committed to the professional growth of our teammates. Applicants do not need to have previous experience writing curriculum, just a detailed knowledge of middle school literacy content, the capacity to interpret data and make the best decisions for our scholars, and a desire to hit the ground running and build the toolkit that will allow you to quickly add value to the team.

A desire to grow students should be foundational. We know that the best predictor of success in class, on exams, and in college is a scholar’s ability to read on grade level. And our results show our commitment to literacy — on statewide end-of-year standardized tests, Liberty Collegiate Academy, a RePublic School, had the highest Reading growth in the entire state for 5th grade students. RePublic accounted for the 1st (LCA), 3rd (NACS), and 7th (NP) highest Reading growth for 5th grade in Nashville. That translates to significant gains for students as soon as they matriculate to our schools, ensuring that they are reading on grade level as quickly as possible.

A successful candidate will also have:

• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred with demonstrated track record of high student achievement;
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly, succinctly and persuasively such that expectations are clear, timelines are delineated, and excellence is defined;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities from a variety of sources, organizing and prioritizing effectively to impact areas of greatest need;
• Experience organizing and running effective meetings across an organization;
• Ability to deconstruct complex problems and develop coherent, actionable strategies;
• A bachelor’s degree with a preference for a graduate degree in a related field.
• Sense of humility in the face of success; and
• Passionate belief in RePublic’s mission, values, and educational model.

Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Who We Are

RePublic Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5th grade.

Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for both student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. 

At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for an ambitious, determined Principal to lead our network’s ground-breaking high school, RePublic High School, in Nashville, TN. Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you?

What You’ll Do

Overview

The Principal, in conjunction with the Director of Operations, is responsible for all aspects of running RePublic High School.  The principal leads instruction, curriculum, assessment, and professional development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Student Achievement

• Set standards for student growth and achievement; monitor progress of all students.
• Work with the school leadership team to analyze data, assess and evaluate teacher performance to ensure transformational gains in student achievement.
• Work with parents to achieve maximum involvement in support of student performance and success.
• Ensure school programming focuses on continuous improvement and ensures the achievement of all students.

Instructional Leadership

• Lead teachers to drive academic outcomes by analyzing student work and studying data and implementing high leverage instructional moves to ensure dramatic gains for all students.
• Create a school-wide culture in which students love learning, think critically, and take ownership over their own learning.
• Manage the school leadership team, which includes: assistant principals, deans, directors and
• other school leadership staff.
• With the leadership team, regularly and consistently manage and evaluate the teaching team.
• Observe classes and provide feedback regularly.
• Lead data-driven discussions about student performance.
• Supervise and mentor teachers in collaboration with instructional leadership.
• Design professional development plans and programming for individual teachers to address. deficits, build on strengths, and become more effective, more successful team members.

 
School Culture

• Create a high performing team responsible for attaining school goals and committed to achieving excellence.
• Lead teachers and school staff in developing a school culture and family relationships that promote the school’s mission and values.
• Develop leadership team and leadership capacity to support school success.
• Continually monitor progress across all measures of school and staff performance.
• Recruit, select, and hire all school staff, including teachers and school-based support staff.

 
School Management

• Develop school-wide goals and objectives consistent with the mission and vision of RePublic Schools.
• Oversee all programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with full scope of government regulatory requirements.
• Manage student recruitment and enrollment process.
• Ensure a safe and orderly environment.

Who You Are

Our RePublic High School Principal has an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level.  A successful candidate will have: 

• Previous school leadership experience as a principal, assistant principal, or dean
• Demonstrated success in achieving transformational levels of achievement for students
• Demonstrated success developing school programs and school culture
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Demonstrated success managing staff through planning, motivating, rewarding, and providing targeted feedback and professional development
• Demonstrated success coaching adults to achieve exceptional student outcomes;
• High level of organization and resourcefulness, with the ability to be on top of the day-to-day management of a school;
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly, succinctly and persuasively such that expectations are clear, timelines are delineated, and excellence is defined;
• A bachelor’s degree with a preference for a graduate degree in a related field; and
• Passionate belief in RePublic’s mission, values, and educational model.

Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Who We Are

RePublic Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5^th grade.

Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for both student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction.

At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a dynamic, determined Director of Literacy to lock arms with our school teams in Nashville, TN. Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you?

What You’ll Do

Overview

A passion for reading is at the core of everything we do at RePublic Schools. The Director of Literacywill lead our efforts to ensure our actions reflect our beliefs by building and promoting a true and deep culture of reading.  

Responsibilities

The Director of Literacy will:

• Create a culture of reading at RePublic Schools. To accomplish this goal, the Director will:
  • get adults and children excited about literature,
  • present new books to children and adults (teachers, leaders, and parents) through passionate book talks,
  • collaborate with teachers and leaders to make a culture of reading come alive across schools,
  • curate RePublic book lists and develop resources to integrate newly published children’s literature into the curriculum,
  • design network-wide initiatives to promote love of reading across every classroom in every RePublic middle school,
  • introduce F&P as our reading leveling system in 5^th and 6^th grades, and
  • tirelessly advocate for the power of great books!
• Design a visionary, engaging and rigorous literacy curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity and a love of reading. The curriculum will be driven by a deep understanding of literature, kid writing, and the most effective teaching practices. To accomplish this goal, the Director will:
  • lead a redesign of the 5^th and 6^th grade literacy curriculum to emphasize independent reading, guided reading, close reading, and writing in response to literature,
  • collaborate with leaders and teachers to urgently address the needs of scholars that are reading below grade level, and
  • use 7^th and 8^th grade literacy classes to prepare scholars for success in RePublic High School through an emphasis on the whole class book (whether fiction or non-fiction), high-quality discussion, and a deep understanding of argument, both written and oral.
• Lead a team of two literacy associates, who are primarily responsible for the creation of high-quality literacy curriculum and training across grades 5-8 that meets the Director’s vision for excellence. To accomplish this goal, the Director will manage a lower middle school and an upper middle school literacy associate, who will produce unit and lesson plans, create literacy assessments, curate an anthology of high-quality short texts for use during close reading, lead professional development for middle school teachers, and analyze reading and assessment data.
• Collaborate with and train RePublic leaders to become expert managers of middle school literacy instruction. To accomplish this goal, the Director will:
  • regularly co-observe literacy instruction in RePublic Schools with school leaders,
  • lead planning meetings with leaders that focus on analysis of literature and student writing,
  • establish a trajectory of leader development around literacy that deepens leaders’ skills as instructional managers over the school year, and
  • coach leaders around quality literacy instruction that meets our high standards.
• Develop a reputation as a thought leader in the regional and national conversation about middle school literacy instruction. To accomplish this goal, the Director will:
  • travel to regional and national conferences and trainings to learn about best practices and to share RePublic’s vision for literacy instruction, and
  • write, speak and blog about children’s literature and our continuing efforts to create a deep culture of reading on our campuses.

Who You Are

Our ideal Director of Literacy will have an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level.  Beyond that, a successful candidate will have:

• At least 3 years of experience developing deep expertisein children’s and young adult literature — from the classics to the latest trends;
• At least 2 years teaching experience preferred with demonstrated track record of high student achievement;
• At least 2 years of experience in a management or leadership capacity;
• Experience managing a team of high-performing leaders through setting goals, communicating clear expectations, and providing timely feedback and support;
• Proven ability to coach others towards becoming superb managers of their own teams;
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly, succinctly and persuasively such that expectations are clear, timelines are delineated, and excellence is defined;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities from a variety of sources, organizing and prioritizing effectively to impact areas of greatest need;
• Experience organizing and running effective meetings across an organization;
• Ability to deconstruct complex problems and develop coherent, actionable strategies;
• A bachelor’s degree with a preference for a graduate degree in a related field.
• Sense of humility in the face of success; and
• Passionate belief in RePublic’s mission, values, and educational model.

Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package.

An Operational Mastermind

At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a dynamic, determined Director of Operations (DOO) to lock arms with our school teams in Nashville for the 2017-2018 school year.Part architect, part-fine tuner, and all-seeing, the Director of Operations is the operational leader of the school, reports directly to the school leader, and is the primary liaison to the regional operations team. The DOO creates and maintains all crucial non-instructional systems that enable our schools to run smoothly and efficiently.

RePublic’s DOOs are responsible for the organization and management of fiscal services, state and federal grant reporting, human resources, risk management, facilities planning and development, maintenance and operations, transportation, technology, vendor relationships, student enrollment data, and compliance with staff. A mastermind behind the scenes, the scene is better planned, organized, executed, documented, and communicated because of the DOO and his/her leadership of each school’s Operations Team.

Who You Are

• A steadfast believer that all students can achieve academic excellence
• A growth-minded tinkerer who is constantly learning, improving, and hungry for feedback
• A gritty problem-solver who approaches challenges with smart solutions in mind
• A detail maven who plans backwards to meet timelines and manage complex projects
• A laser-focused organizer who builds airtight systems and processes that endure over time
• An eternal optimist who supports and motivates your teammates by having their back
• A proactive communicator who reaches out to students, families, and teammates

What You’ll Do

• Bring it. Have stamina and the ability to set and achieve ambitious goals, and handle the intensity required to bring your best self to an extended school day in a very high-performing school environment.
• Develop and oversee school operations. Develop systems and procedures to ensure seamless execution of all school operations each day, including, but not limited to, school food provision, transportation (arrival and dismissal), emergency plans, facility maintenance and upkeep, and supply and asset inventory and maintenance (technology, books, classroom supplies, ).
• Manage student data and compliance. Manage the school registration process; own student recruitment activities (with support of the network team) to ensure schools are fully enrolled; serve as resident expert on the student information system and ensures accuracy of this system; supports implementation of school schedule; and ensure the school is adhering to all local/state compliance and reporting requirements.
• Manage school finance and accounting. Actively manage the school budget throughout the year by participating in monthly budget meetings to review budget variances and actively monitor school spending; manage the school purchasing process by establishing clear systems for staff to request items, placing orders with vendors, tracking delivery, and coding and submitting purchases orders, invoices, and reimbursement requests to the network team.
• Provide school based academic support. Work with school leadership team to manage logistical elements of major student assessments; support logistics of school-wide events and off-site events, including field trips, Family Nights, and New Student Orientations.
• Support school-level human resources. Partner with network operations team to onboard new hires and to ensure teachers meet compliance and certification requirements; manage and coach the school-based Operations Team to excellence.
• Never stop growing. Offer and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that aspires to excellence and is conducive to constant improvement; dive humbly into school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly sessions during the academic year.
• Spread the love. Build deep relationships with students, families, and staff to foster a culture of joy and community. Go above and beyond to support and collaborate closely with teammates in the united pursuit of RePublic’s mission.
• Sweat the small stuff. Develop, uphold, and implement RePublic’s values, policies, and systems to empower students to meet sky-high academic and behavioral expectations.

The Fine Print

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or graduate degree preferred.
• Prior Experience. 3-7 years prior work experience preferred – in business or operations management a plus. Experience working with traditionally underserved students highly preferred.
• Demonstrates organizational, project planning, computer (Word, PPT, Excel), and verbal and written communication skills; comfort with budget tracking and financial oversight ideal
• Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package.

About RePublic

RePublic Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5^th grade.

Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for both student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction.

Intrepid College Prep is a growing network of public “no-excuses” college preparatory charter schools founded to address two interrelated achievement gaps – the academic achievement gap and intergenerational wealth gaps in the communities we serve.

Join our team at our flagship middle school, Opportunity Academy, which educates 420 students in grades 5-8 in the Antioch community. Opportunity Academy offers an extended school day and extended school year coupled with a highly structured and high support model for student achievement. We continue to draw upon the early successes of Opportunity Academy, recently named a 2015 Tennessee Reward School for Progress. Our school model consists of urgency, rigor, and joy for college preparation, financial literacy, and ethical leadership.

We make three commitments to every student – admission to selective colleges, preparedness to engage the world as a financially literate young professional, and the cultivation of positive leadership skills.

The work is demanding – it is a tremendous investment of time, energy and smarts but the return on investment is extraordinarily high.

Teach Middle School Subjects at Opportunity Academy
Opportunity Academy provides a liberal arts education, including the study of Literacy, Math, Science, in a disciplined academic environment. Curriculum in all core subjects is aligned to the TN Core standards. Our instructional vision calls for rich, text-dependent questioning and discussion, explaining the “why” across content areas, and supporting answers with thorough evidence. In order to create rigorous academic discourse geared toward critical thinking and exploring connections and misconceptions, teachers have more than three weeks of summer professional development to strengthen content knowledge and practice lesson delivery in a manner that protects a low ratio of teacher talk to student talk in the classroom. The kind of learning activities in which students will engage can be described as cooperative group investigations, partner collaboration, or individual work (depending on the topic and assignment). All of which are designed to help students understand and explain the key concepts presented in all courses, incorporating reasoning skills, analysis, communication skills and real world applications.

Eligibility Requirements
• Tennessee Certification in the appropriate content area, with track record of data-driven achievement.

Middle School Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
• Implement all aspects of our Literacy and Numeracy curriculum
• Collaborate with leaders and teachers over expanded summer professional development to create rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum including scope and sequence, long-term plan, unit plans.
• Collaborate weekly with leaders and teachers to develop interim, midterm, and final assessments
• Share teaching strategies, visit peer classrooms and analyze academic achievement data on a daily basis to develop best practice pedagogy
• Demonstrated experience or willingness to engage in a community where teaching is public (i.e. engaging in classroom visits, publication and critique of curriculum, observation and feedback cycles).
• Work with our ELL and Reading Specialists to support tremendous academic growth for ELL students and readers.
• Collaborate with Prepster Support Team weekly to develop a plan to meet the needs of all learners
• Serve as an Advisor for 12-15 students, including developing relationships with families, monitoring each student’s academic progress and fulfillment of requirements in the Pre-Collegiate Training program
• Availability to participate in after school and Saturday tutoring programs.
• Availability and willingness to engage in a limited number of evening/weekend student recruitment and parent outreach events
• Have structured planning time (minimum of 100 minutes) built into the school day to plan the highest quality lessons

Successful Middle School teacher candidates possess the following characteristics:
• Intelligent, committed, gritty educators ready for challenge and the dogged pursuit of academic excellence.
• Dedication to educational success for students of color and low-income youth
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to reflect and articulate the lessons learned from past experience
• Demonstrated evidence of strong content knowledge in middle school content area taught and ability to articulate the importance of literacy in a well-rounded middle school education
• Experience with or demonstrated desire in leading Socratic Seminars and utilizing the Harkness Method
• Demonstrated ability to formulate higher-order, open-ended questions to lead students in scholarly conversation
• Demonstrated ability to articulate the criteria for exemplary student work
• Demonstrated ability to help students overcome conceptual difficulties in a specific content area
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent classroom management skills and ability to cultivate a rigorous classroom climate
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
• Highest commitment to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, regular assessment and data analysis
• Effective communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
• Degree in subject area intended to teach (preferred)
• Speaks Spanish or has experience working with bilingual students (preferred)
• Belief in and alignment with Intrepid College Prep’s core beliefs and educational philosophy are nonnegotiable.

The position will begin in July 2017.

Compensation
We offer a generous compensation package. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies. Compensation is highly competitive; teachers are eligible to participate in the MNPS Retirement
System.

Commitment to Diversity
Intrepid College Prep is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Intrepid College Prep is a growing network of public “no-excuses” college preparatory charter schools founded to address two interrelated achievement gaps – the academic achievement gap and intergenerational wealth gaps in the communities we serve.

Join the founding team of our flagship high school, Independence Academy, which educates students in grades 9-12 in the Antioch community. In the 2017-2018 school year, Independence Academy will educate 110 students in grade 9. Independence Academy will grow by one grade each year until we educate students in grades 9-12 in 2020. The launch of our high school model draws upon the successes of our flagship middle school, Opportunity Academy. Intrepid College Prep was recently named a 2015 Tennessee Reward School for Progress and we have received local recognition from Metro Nashville Public Schools as an Excelling School in every year we’ve had the honor and responsibility to educate students.

We make three commitments to every student – admission to selective colleges, preparedness to engage the world as a financially literate young professional, and the cultivation of positive leadership skills.

The work is demanding – it is a tremendous investment of time, energy and smarts but the return on investment is extraordinarily high.
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Teach Pre-AP World History at Independence Academy
Independence Academy provides a liberal arts education, including the study of national and global histories and cultures. Pre-AP World History offers a survey of the continents of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Students also explore the Middle East, Eastern Europe, including the former Soviet Union, and Western Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present day. This course intertwines political, economic, and social history to create a narrative of the world we live in today and provide a foundation to AP World History, in a disciplined academic environment.

Eligibility Requirements
• Tennessee Certification in the appropriate content area, with track record of data-driven achievement.

Pre-AP World History Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
• Lay the foundation for the development of our World History curriculum through the study of critical developments in society, technology, and science across the globe.
• Collaborate with leaders and teachers over expanded summer professional development to create rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum including scope and sequence, long-term plan, unit plans.
• Collaborate weekly with leaders and teachers to develop interim, midterm, and final assessments
• Share teaching strategies, visit peer classrooms and analyze academic achievement data on a daily basis to develop best practice pedagogy
• Demonstrated experience or willingness to engage in a community where teaching is public (i.e. engaging in classroom visits, publication and critique of curriculum, observation and feedback cycles).
• Work with our ELL and Reading Specialists to support tremendous academic growth for ELL students and readers.
• Collaborate with Prepster Support Team weekly to develop a plan to meet the needs of all learners
• Serve as a House Advisor for 10-12 students, including developing relationships with families, monitoring each student’s academic progress and fulfillment of requirements in the Pre-Collegiate Training program
• Availability to participate in after school and Saturday tutoring programs.
• Availability and willingness to engage in a limited number of evening/weekend student recruitment and parent outreach events
• Have structured planning time (minimum of 100 minutes) built into the school day to plan the highest quality lessons

Successful Pre-AP World History teacher candidates possess the following characteristics:
• Intelligent, committed, gritty educators ready for challenge and the dogged pursuit of academic excellence.
• Dedication to educational success for students of color and low-income youth
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to reflect and articulate the lessons learned from past experience
• Demonstrated evidence of strong content knowledge in world history and explain the importance of world history in a well-rounded high school education
• Experience with or demonstrated desire in leading Socratic Seminars and utilizing the Harkness Method
• Demonstrated ability to formulate higher-order, open-ended questions to lead students in scholarly conversation
• Demonstrated ability to articulate the criteria for exemplary student work
• Demonstrated ability to help students overcome conceptual difficulties in a specific content area
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent classroom management skills and ability to cultivate a rigorous classroom climate
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
• Highest commitment to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, regular assessment and data analysis
• Effective communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
• Degree in subject area intended to teach (preferred)
• Speaks Spanish or has experience working with bilingual students (preferred)
• Belief in and alignment with Intrepid College Prep’s core beliefs and educational philosophy are nonnegotiable.

The position will begin in July 2017.

Compensation
We offer a generous compensation package. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies. Compensation is highly competitive; teachers are eligible to participate in the MNPS Retirement
System.

Commitment to Diversity
Intrepid College Prep is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Intrepid College Prep is a growing network of public “no-excuses” college preparatory charter schools founded to address two interrelated achievement gaps – the academic achievement gap and intergenerational wealth gaps in the communities we serve.

Join the founding team of our flagship high school, Independence Academy, which educates students in grades 9-12 in the Antioch community. In the 2017-2018 school year, Independence Academy will educate 110 students in grade 9. Independence Academy will grow by one grade each year until we educate students in grades 9-12 in 2020. The launch of our high school model draws upon the successes of our flagship middle school, Opportunity Academy. Intrepid College Prep was recently named a 2015 Tennessee Reward School for Progress and we have received local recognition from Metro Nashville Public Schools as an Excelling School in every year we’ve had the honor and responsibility to educate students.

We make three commitments to every student – admission to selective colleges, preparedness to engage the world as a financially literate young professional, and the cultivation of positive leadership skills.

The work is demanding – it is a tremendous investment of time, energy and smarts but the return on investment is extraordinarily high.

Teach Latin I at Independence Academy
Independence Academy provides a liberal arts education, including the study of Latin, in a disciplined academic environment. It provides the groundwork for an understanding of the foundation of our society, while developing the leadership capacity of our students so that they may serve as leaders in their communities. Latin I is a year-long introduction to Latin, the language of ancient Rome and famous writers like Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, and St. Augustine. Latin I introduces basic grammar and vocabulary in an interesting and challenging format, through reading selections from a wide range of Roman authors and exploring aspects of Roman life and culture. By the end of the semester, students are reading excerpts from famous works and ready to continue into Latin II.

Eligibility Requirements
• Tennessee Certification in the appropriate content area, with track record of data-driven achievement.

Latin I Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
• Lay the foundation for the development of our High School Classics Department
• Collaborate with leaders and teachers over expanded summer professional development to create rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum including scope and sequence, long-term plan, unit plans.
• Collaborate weekly with leaders and teachers to develop interim, midterm, and final assessments
• Share teaching strategies, visit peer classrooms and analyze academic achievement data on a daily basis to develop best practice pedagogy
• Demonstrated experience or willingness to engage in a community where teaching is public (i.e. engaging in classroom visits, publication and critique of curriculum, observation and feedback cycles).
• Work with our ELL and Reading Specialists to support tremendous academic growth for ELL students and readers.
• Collaborate with Prepster Support Team weekly to develop a plan to meet the needs of all learners
• Serve as a House Advisor for 10-12 students, including developing relationships with families, monitoring
each student’s academic progress and fulfillment of requirements in the Pre-Collegiate Training program
• Availability to participate in after school and Saturday tutoring programs.
• Availability and willingness to engage in a limited number of evening/weekend student recruitment and parent outreach events
• Have structured planning time (minimum of 100 minutes) built into the school day to plan the highest
quality lessons

Successful Latin I teacher candidates possess the following characteristics:
• Intelligent, committed, gritty educators ready for challenge and the dogged pursuit of academic excellence.
• Dedication to educational success for students of color and low-income youth
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to reflect and articulate the lessons learned from past experience
• Demonstrated evidence of strong content knowledge in Latin and ability to articulate the importance of Latin and/or study of ancient cultures in a well-rounded high school education
• Experience with or demonstrated desire in leading Socratic Seminars and utilizing the Harkness Method
• Demonstrated ability to formulate higher-order, open-ended questions to lead students in scholarly conversation
• Demonstrated ability to articulate the criteria for exemplary student work
• Demonstrated ability to help students overcome conceptual difficulties in a specific content area
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent classroom management skills and ability to cultivate a rigorous classroom climate
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
• Highest commitment to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, regular assessment and data analysis
• Effective communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
• Degree in subject area intended to teach (preferred)
• Speaks Spanish or has experience working with bilingual students (preferred)
• Belief in and alignment with Intrepid College Prep’s core beliefs and educational philosophy are nonnegotiable.

The position will begin in July 2017.

Compensation
We offer a generous compensation package. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies. Compensation is highly competitive; teachers are eligible to participate in the MNPS Retirement System.

Commitment to Diversity

Intrepid College Prep is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Intrepid College Prep is a growing network of public “no-excuses” college preparatory charter schools founded to address two interrelated achievement gaps – the academic achievement gap and intergenerational wealth gaps in the communities we serve.

Join the founding team of our flagship high school, Independence Academy, which educates students in grades 9-12 in the Antioch community. In the 2017-2018 school year, Independence Academy will educate 110 students in grade 9. Independence Academy will grow by one grade each year until we educate students in grades 9-12 in 2020.

The launch of our high school model draws upon the successes of our flagship middle school, Opportunity Academy. Intrepid College Prep was recently named a 2015 Tennessee Reward School for Progress and we have received local recognition from Metro Nashville Public Schools as an Excelling School in every year we’ve had the honor and responsibility to educate students.

We make three commitments to every student – admission to selective colleges, preparedness to engage the world as a financially literate young professional, and the cultivation of positive leadership skills.

The work is demanding – it is a tremendous investment of time, energy and smarts but the return on investment is extraordinarily high.

Teach English I at Independence Academy Independence Academy provides a liberal arts education, including the study of English literature and nonfiction,in a disciplined academic environment. Students apply critical reading, writing, and thinking skills to five fundamental genres: short stories, novels, nonfiction, poems, and plays. Students learn to identify characteristics of these genres and identify elements of fiction and literature including setting, theme, plot, symbolism, point of view, foreshadowing and irony. Students develop both their creative and expository writing skills through a variety of writing assignments, both formal and informal, including a major research paper. Students also practice and master editing techniques and apply them to their writing. Students develop public speaking skills through recitations and presentations. Finally, students develop reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar skills and apply these skills to their assignments.

Eligibility Requirements
• Tennessee Certification in the appropriate content area, with track record of data-driven achievement.

English I Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
• Lay the foundation for the development of our English curriculum through the study of both classic and contemporary texts
• Facilitate classroom discussion so that students will be able to make connections between their own lives and the lives of others as they examine each author’s literary merit
• Collaborate with leaders and teachers over expanded summer professional development to create rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum including scope and sequence, long-term plan, unit plans.
• Collaborate weekly with leaders and teachers to develop interim, midterm, and final assessments
• Share teaching strategies, visit peer classrooms and analyze academic achievement data on a daily basis to develop best practice pedagogy
• Demonstrated experience or willingness to engage in a community where teaching is public (i.e. engaging in classroom visits, publication and critique of curriculum, observation and feedback cycles).
• Work with our ELL and Reading Specialists to support tremendous academic growth for ELL students and readers.
• Collaborate with Prepster Support Team weekly to develop a plan to meet the needs of all learners
• Serve as a House Advisor for 10-12 students, including developing relationships with families, monitoring each student’s academic progress and fulfillment of requirements in the Pre-Collegiate Training program
• Availability to participate in after school and Saturday tutoring programs.
• Availability and willingness to engage in a limited number of evening/weekend student recruitment and parent outreach events
• Have structured planning time (minimum of 100 minutes) built into the school day to plan the highest quality lessons

Successful English I teacher candidates possess the following characteristics:
• Intelligent, committed, gritty educators ready for challenge and the dogged pursuit of academic excellence.
• Dedication to educational success for students of color and low-income youth
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to reflect and articulate the lessons learned from past experience
• Demonstrated evidence of strong content knowledge in English literature, language arts, and writing and ability to articulate the importance of English in a well-rounded high school education
• Experience with or demonstrated desire in leading Socratic Seminars and utilizing the Harkness Method
• Demonstrated ability to formulate higher-order, open-ended questions to lead students in scholarly conversation
• Demonstrated ability to articulate the criteria for exemplary student work
• Demonstrated ability to help students overcome conceptual difficulties in a specific content area
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent classroom management skills and ability to cultivate a rigorous classroom climate
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
• Highest commitment to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, regular assessment and data analysis
• Effective communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
• Degree in subject area intended to teach (preferred)
• Speaks Spanish or has experience working with bilingual students (preferred)
• Belief in and alignment with Intrepid College Prep’s core beliefs and educational philosophy are nonnegotiable.

The position will begin in July 2017.

Compensation
We offer a generous compensation package. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies. Compensation is highly competitive; teachers are eligible to participate in the MNPS Retirement
System.

Commitment to Diversity
Intrepid College Prep is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.