25-26 Teacher in Residence - Miami

About KIPP Miami

KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 students at KIPP Courage Academy. To learn more, visit www.kippmiami.org or visit us on instagram  

Teacher in Residence (TiR)

KIPP Miami has designed the Teacher in Residence program to help aspiring teachers to get the hands-on experience and professional development they need to become excellent teachers at KIPP’s world-class schools. As a TiR, you will fuse theory and practice as you work alongside experienced teachers in the classroom. 

Here’s what you need to know:      

We’re looking for Teachers in Residence (TiR) for the 2025-2026 school year! Our schools are seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve. 

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Joining our schools as a teacher in residence comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a Teacher in Residence (TiR) will involve a number of responsibilities which include but are not limited to: 

• Work closely with an experienced lead classroom teacher to create lesson plans, teach, and reflect on lessons as well as assess and collect and use data to inform
• Build positive relationships with students and families to become part of your school community
• Provide small group instruction
• Assist with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school
• Communicate consistently with families about student progress and engage in school based culture events 
• Attend and actively participate in professional development opportunities to support continuous growth

Must Haves

• A belief in every student’s limitless potential 
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Transcripts showing degree conferred will be required) 
• Formal teaching experience is not necessary but some experience with children is preferred
• A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning
• Ability to be reflective and see feedback as a gift that helps you learn and grow
• You have the passion and drive to work with students and put them on a path to college and beyond

 Nice to Haves: 

• A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization. 
• A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform

Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with job requirements, with additional opportunities for earnings in performance-based pay. KIPP Miami offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, competitive 403(B) plan, and a school laptop. 

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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