26-27 High School Algebra 1Geometry Teacher

KIPP Miami seeks an experienced High School Algebra 1 / Geometry Teacher to design and deliver a rigorous college-preparatory mathematics program. This role teaches both Algebra 1 and Geometry. Algebra 1 is our priority. Many of our Algebra 1 students arrive with significant gaps in foundational math skills. We affirm the limitless potential of every student and we read those gaps as where instruction has to start not as a ceiling on what a student can achieve. We need a teacher who can find where the skills broke down rebuild them and still hold the grade-level bar. The ideal candidate has a proven record teaching high school mathematics including Algebra 1 Geometry and Geometry Honors and can build pathways that prepare students for Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics AICE Mathematics and IB Mathematics. Coursework will integrate career and technical education (CTE) strands (e.g. architecture engineering design technology construction and computer-aided design CAD) and problem-based learning tied to South Floridas industries and STEM opportunities.

What Were Looking For

Our values: Kid Focus Radical Love Excellence TEAM and Fun ground this role.

• Instructional Excellence: You plan backwards differentiate effectively and deliver engaging culturally responsive lessons that move all learners to mastery. You prepare and internalize a strong exemplar at the rigor bar of the standard anticipate high-leverage misconceptions and design lessons where students do the heavy lifting. 
• Advanced Program Mindset: You believe AP/AICE/IB/Dual Enrollment pathways are for all students. You challenge inequities in who gets access to advanced mathematics and you expand that access while holding rigor.
• CTE Builder: You connect mathematics to real careers (architecture design engineering construction) through authentic projects and certifications and you are eager to grow your own CTE skill set.
• Data-Driven & Reflective: You hold yourself and your students accountable to the urgent pursuit of results. You self-reflect and seek opportunities to get better faster and you develop solutions that yield strong outcomes: a student two years behind gets a plan this week not next quarter
• Heartbeat Aligned: You live our values in the classroom and on the team.
  • Kid Focus: You put students first every day in every decision and prioritize their long-term interests over short-term wins: durable understanding over a quick test bump.
  • Radical Love: You affirm the worth and limitless potential of every student and teammate you bring bold belief to students who have been told they are not a math person and you find a way or make one. You celebrate identity culture and community as sources of strength and you act courageously especially when its uncomfortable.
  • TEAM: You seek to understand invite diverse perspectives and say the thing that needs to be said on behalf of our kids directly and with care. You give full and frank input then rally behind the decision even when it isnt the one you would have made and you offer support to teammates before being asked.
  • FUN: You take the work seriously not yourself. You bring energy humor and passion and you celebrate wins big and small including the student who finally sees why the method works.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Plan and teach rigorous standards-aligned Algebra 1 and Geometry curricula (including Honors and advanced pathways) that meet Floridas B.E.S.T. Standards and Miami-Dade advanced program expectations. Prepare and internalize a strong exemplar response for each task completed with the tools strategies and resources students actually have access to and reflecting the rigor bar of the standard.
• Anticipate high-leverage student misconceptions and pre-plan prompts to address them when they arise.
• Build Algebra 1 units that develop fluency with expressions and equations linear and quadratic functions systems and mathematical modeling with intentional scaffolding for students entering below grade level.
• Build Geometry units that integrate mathematical reasoning geometric proofs coordinate geometry trigonometry applications and transformational geometry.
• Diagnose and close foundational skill gaps through do-nows small-group instruction and targeted intervention without lowering the grade-level bar.
• Design lessons where students do the heavy lifting: inquiry-driven pedagogy project-based learning and real-world applications (architecture robotics engineering design).
• Keep students engaged in the work of the lesson from start to finish.
• Incorporate technology-rich instruction using graphing software dynamic geometry platforms (e.g. GeoGebra) CAD tools and design challenges.

Assessment & Data

• Develop assessments and performance tasks aligned to state benchmarks and advanced programs; respond meaningfully to what student work shows student by student.
• Use diagnostic and interim data to identify prerequisite gaps early and adjust instruction in response.
• Prepare students for the Algebra 1 EOC other state assessments college-readiness benchmarks and advanced program entry points (AP AICE IB Dual Enrollment).

Advanced Programs & Pathways

• Collaborate with the mathematics department to ensure vertical alignment from middle school mathematics through Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II and higher-level courses including AP AICE IB and Dual Enrollment.
• Open advanced mathematical thinking to all students ensuring equitable pathways to AP Calculus AP Statistics AICE and IB courses not only to students who arrived on grade level.

CTE Integration

• Embed CTE competencies (e.g. CAD software use construction design principles engineering applications) in course projects.
• Prepare students for industry-recognized certifications (e.g. OSHA-10 CAD fundamentals pre-engineering certifications).
• Complete required CTE coursework and state examinations within the prescribed timeline (see Qualifications) and maintain all related credentials.

Culture & Family Partnership

• Build a classroom students run to: order that frees students to think mistakes treated as part of learning and high expectations paired with fierce care
• Partner with families as their childs first and strongest supporter transparent progress reporting student-led conferences and proactive communication especially when a student is behind.
• Create opportunities for every student to shine and make sure student voices are heard and respected.

Professionalism

• Contribute to shared goals assessments and curriculum so that every KIPP Miami student gets an excellent math education not only the students on your roster.
• Collaborate in professional learning communities content teams and advanced program alignment work.
• Participate fully in weekly one-on-ones coaching cycles and peer feedback and hold yourself accountable to the results you commit to.

Qualifications :

Required Education & Experience

• A bachelors degree is required
  • A degree in Mathematics Mathematics Education Engineering Architecture or a related field is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of fulltime high school teaching experience in mathematics (required).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver rigorous instruction and achieve measurable student growth in Algebra 1 and/or Geometry including with students who enter below grade level.
• Experience preparing students for AP AICE IB or Dual Enrollment math pathways.
• Valid Florida Educator Certificate (or eligibility) in Mathematics (612). (Candidates pursuing reciprocity or temporary certification must be eligible under Florida statutes.)
• Strong data literacy; proficiency with instructional technology (graphing calculators GeoGebra Google Workspace LMS assessment platforms).
• Commitment to complete required CTE coursework and pass state CTE examinations relevant to assigned pathways within the first 24 months of employment (tuition/fees may be eligible for reimbursement per KIPP Miami policy).
• Strong proficiency with instructional technology and datadriven decisionmaking.
• Satisfactory background check and fingerprint clearance.
• Experience integrating CTE content and preparing students for industry certifications.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands:

• Often required to stand and sit.   
• Walk frequently and climb stairs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to KIPP Miamis mission and to our values: Kid Focus Radical Love Excellence TEAM and Fun
• Belief in the potential of every student and the persistence not to give up on any of them.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with a wide range of staff members families and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to plan organize and implement curricula and activities effectively.
• Ability to give and receive candid feedback and to engage in productive disagreement without taking it personally.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work comfortably with ambiguity.
• Ability to anticipate challenges identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions.
• Ability to manage high-stress situations with a calm and positive demeanor and to maintain professionalism and emotional constancy.
• Ability to make decisions on behalf of children and protect their well-being.
• Ability to manage confidential student information appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and in entering analyzing and reporting student data.
• Ability to work flexible hours including time outside the school day when students need it.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Creole preferred
• Experience in highperforming school environments with a record of student growth and equitable outcomes.

Additional Information :

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $55550-$62250 commensurate with experience.

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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time