High School Science Teacher

Position: 26-27 High School Science Teacher
Company Description

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.

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Opening with an inaugural ninth-grade class in school year  and growing to serve grades 9-12, KIPP Miami Tech will provide students with the academic foundation, professional skills, and real-world experiences necessary to excel in college or career pathways. KIPP Miami Tech will offer three specialized career academies:
Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology. Students will be able to graduate not only with a high school diploma, but also with college credits, industry-recognized credentials, and hands-on experience that provide a head start on their futures.

Applicants, please note that this role has a projected start date in July 2026

Job Description

KIPP Miami seeks an experienced High School Science Teacher to design and deliver an advanced, college-preparatory Science program. The ideal candidate has a proven record teaching high school science and can lead courses such as Biology, AP Environmental Science, AICE Environmental Management, IB Environmental Systems and Societies, and/or Dual Enrollment Environmental Science/Earth Science in alignment with Miami-Dade's advanced academic offerings. Coursework will integrate career and technical education (CTE) strands (e.g., GIS, sustainability, horticulture, marine science, renewable energy, biotechnology) and authentic problem-based learning tied to South Florida's ecosystems and industries.

What We're Looking For

• Instructional Excellence: You plan backwards, differentiate effectively, and deliver engaging, culturally responsive lessons that move all learners to mastery.
• Advanced Program Mindset: You believe AP/AICE/IB/Dual Enrollment pathways are for all students and you expand access while maintaining rigor.
• CTE Builder: You connect science to real careers (agriculture, design, civil engineering, construction, etc. ) through authentic projects and certifications, and you are eager to grow your own CTE skill set.
• Data-Driven & Reflective: You analyze evidence, iterate quickly, and share learning with teammates.
• Heartbeat Aligned: You build strong relationships, partner with families, and model the belief that our students will change the world.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Plan and teach a rigorous, standards-aligned Science sequence (including AP/AICE/IB and/or Dual Enrollment sections as assigned) that meets Florida's NGSSS/Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) where applicable and Miami-Dade advanced programs expectations.
• Back-map unit plans from AP/AICE/IB frameworks and local Dual Enrollment syllabi; vertically align with Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, and Anatomy & Physiology.
• Integrate fieldwork (Everglades, Biscayne Bay, urban ecology), labs, data analysis (Excel/Google Sheets, GIS), inquiry-driven labs, case studies, engineering design challenges, and cross-curricular literacy.
• Use inquiry-based pedagogy, discussion protocols, and lab safety best practices; ensure all labs meet state and district safety standards.
• Use problem-based learning, Socratic seminars, and lab safety best practices; ensure all labs meet state and district safety standards.

Assessment & Data

• Design common assessments and performance tasks; prepare students for AP/AICE/IB external assessments and industry certifications; regularly analyze data to inform instruction and interventions.

Advanced Programs & Pathways

• Coordinate with the Advanced Academic Programs lead to align course pathways (AP, AICE, IB, Dual Enrollment) and to expand access and success for all students.
• Build partnerships with local…