Math Instructional Innovation Fellow (2026-2027)

Job Description

KIPP New Jersey is hiring a teacher-leader who will both provide targeted, small-group math instruction and support teachers across our Camden middle school campuses to effectively use AI tools that accelerate student learning. This role is ideal for a high-performing teacher who has demonstrated leadership experience—such as a grade-level lead or instructional coach—and is excited to help shape the future of instructional technology in classrooms. This grant-funded role involves direct student engagement, collaboration with teachers, and piloting innovative math teaching tools and strategies.

Reports to: Head of Schools, KIPP New Jersey – Camden; with direct collaboration with the Director of AI, Innovation, and Strategy from KIPP Team and Family.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Innovation & Student Support

• Provide small-group math instruction (four periods per day) using AI-powered platforms such as Khanmigo.
• Support approximately 200-250 middle school students across two campuses in Camden, NJ, ensuring students effectively complete and benefit from AI-driven learning tasks.
• Analyze student achievement data weekly to adjust instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with KIPP Team and Family’s Director of AI, Innovation, and Strategy, and Khan Academy’s data science team to evaluate efficacy of tools
• Monitor and report student engagement, fidelity to programs, and academic progress.
• Pilot and evaluate innovative math technologies in collaboration with the Head of Schools, KIPP New Jersey – Camden as well as the Director of AI, Innovation, and Strategy and Teaching & Learning leaders from KIPP Team and Family.

Teacher Support & Development

• Facilitate professional development sessions for teachers on using AI-based math instructional tools.
• Model best practices in integrating adaptive learning platforms into classroom instruction.
• Coach and build capacity of teachers to leverage data effectively for differentiated instruction and instructional efficiency.
• Provide ongoing, structured feedback and support to teachers, building their confidence in technology integration.

Cross-Campus Collaboration

• Work closely with Assistant Principals and instructional leaders to advise on effective technology integration and instructional strategies.
• Document and share exemplary practices for broader implementation.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably with a math background.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated student achievement.
• Experience facilitating professional development or instructional coaching.
• Proficiency in instructional technologies and data-informed instruction.

SKILLS

• Proven effectiveness in integrating instructional technology.
• Strong analytical skills and fluency in interpreting student achievement data.
• Effective facilitator of professional learning for educators.

ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to rapidly adapt to and master emerging educational technologies.
• Demonstrated capacity to build trust and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular travel between schools within Camden is required.
• Ability to perform standard classroom instructional tasks.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits
The salary for the Math Instructional Innovation Fellow role is $75,000-$105,000, based on relevant experience. This position is grant-funded through June 30, 2027. Continuation beyond this date is contingent upon funding availability, achieved outcomes, and organizational needs.

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ  offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:  

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision 
• Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
• A school-issued laptop
• Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
• Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break 
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
• Employer paid life insurance
• Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

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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