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Who are we

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy is an openenrollment public charter school serving K through 8th grades.

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

and studentcentered 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 Academys 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 STEMfocused 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 STEMfocused 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 childs 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 decisionmaking process.
• At Kenilworth teachers dont teach blind. They have all the necessary equipment and resources to give effective datadriven 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 problemsolver 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.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering lessons: This involves creating lesson plans and teaching a variety of subjects including reading writing math science and social studies.
• Assessing student learning: This includes giving tests and assignments grading papers and evaluating student progress over time.
• Creating a positive and safe learning environment: This involves maintaining a classroom that is conducive to learning establishing clear expectations and rules and managing student behavior.
• Communicating with parents and other stakeholders: This includes holding parentteacher conferences keeping parents informed about their childs progress and working with other teachers administrators and support staff to ensure student success.
• Differentiating instruction: This involves adapting lessons to meet the needs of individual students including those with special needs.
• Using technology: This involves incorporating technology into lessons including the use of computers tablets and other digital resources.
• Supporting student social and emotional development: This involves helping students develop healthy relationships good communication skills and a positive sense of selfesteem.
• Continuing professional development: This involves attending workshops conferences and other training opportunities to stay uptodate with the latest teaching practices and advancements in education.
• Participating in schoolwide activities and initiatives: This may include attending staff meetings serving on committees and supporting schoolwide programs and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited fouryear educational institution required
• Experience in a K12 classroom setting strongly preferred
• State certification is required (If not certified a high level of contentarea proficiency and eligibility to get certified)
• 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 webrelated 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 $60K starting salary
• Health Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance 100 paid
• 5 contribution to 403b Retirement Plan
• Meritbased pay
• Extra compensation for after school Saturday and summer school.