Job Description

Who are we?

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy is an open-enrollment, public charter school serving K through 8th grades.

The mission of Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy will be to create a safe, healthy,

and student-centered learning environment that cultivates the knowledge, skills, and

competence in computer science necessary for academic excellence, STEM careers, and

character development.

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy's vision is to prepare students for high school,

college, and competitive career opportunities through an innovative approach, computer science

education for all, and a challenging STEM-focused curriculum with the goal of empowering

students to become productive and responsible citizens. Our mission and vision are essential to

driving our students' success. Furthermore, we recognize a need for a pathway to academic

excellence and a STEM-focused curriculum with computer science education that will increase

future college and job opportunities for a population of students who are historically

underserved.

Why Kenilworth?

Because;

• We believe being a teacher also means making a difference in a child's life. You will make a difference at Kenilworth!
• Kenilworth teachers get unlimited support. Their only focus should be on educating their students, not worrying about limited resources.
• Kenilworth provides teachers with opportunities to grow. Teachers are part of the leadership team and the decision-making process.
• At Kenilworth, teachers don't teach “blind.” They have all the necessary equipment and resources to give effective, data-driven instruction.

Kenilworth teachers are expected to be professional, positive, and dedicated

• Our teachers are expected to be professional, which includes being punctual; ethical; professionally dressed; and respectful of students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Kenilworth teachers must be willing to accept feedback, attend all professional development opportunities, make use of data to guide instruction, submit complete lesson plans on time and take responsibility for his/her students' results.
• Kenilworth hires teachers with a positive attitude, which includes believing in their students, having high expectations of students, being a problem-solver, being passionate, and enthusiastic about work.
• Kenilworth teachers maintain a calm, orderly, and clean classroom environment, support their colleagues & school management, and embrace change.
• Kenilworth teachers must be accessible outside of the school, must support students with extracurricular activities, are willing to provide after school tutoring, small group instruction, teach at Saturday and Summer School, attend all events.
• Kenilworth teachers must love their students and be willing to make a difference in their lives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred
• State certification is required (If not certified, a high level of content-area proficiency and eligibility to get certified)
• Minimum 5 years of experience required.
• Assistant Principals, Dean of Academics, Dean of Students, and Operations.
• While we have no openings now, we will contact applicants from this pool first when positions become available.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to navigate web-related applications and technology.
• Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.

Benefits

• Up to $63000 starting salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance - 100% paid
• 5% contribution to 403b Retirement Plan
• Merit-based pay
• Extra compensation for after school, Saturday and summer school.

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