2526 High School Theatre Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking passionate educators who believe in the potential of every child. In this role, you will create engaging and rigorous lesson plans while fostering a positive and affirming classroom environment. You will collaborate with colleagues, engage in professional development, and develop strong relationships with students and their families. With a commitment to cultural competence and community, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students. Join a dedicated team focused on excellence and student success.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

403B Matching Program

Free Financial Advising Services

$2500 Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education.
• Experience in PK-12 school settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging lesson plans and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Analyze student data to inform instructional practices.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Student Engagement

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teacher Certification

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued and challenged every day
• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans, leveraging provided curricula/resources
• Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice, implementing school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies
• Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environment
• Regularly analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula and inform instructional practices
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students
• Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with families regarding students’ growth and progress
• Model and implement all school policies within the classroom
• Serve as a role model for students

**** Professional Responsibilities:

• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with an instructional coach, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basis
• Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, Community
• Enroll in/complete a teacher certification program (if applicable)

School Responsibilities:

• Arrive at school by 8:30 a.m. and stay until 4:30 p.m. daily
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)
• Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
• Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home
• Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties
• Chaperone field lessons/field trips
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (in education preferred)
• Background knowledge and experience in a PK-12 school setting (student teaching, observations, after school programs, etc.)
• Demonstrated excellence in academic and/or work history
• Love and see the high potential of all children
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred. If uncertified, must be committed to working toward certification by enrolling in a PA-approved certification program and able to submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)
• All required criminal and child abuse background checks
• PA State Police Clearance
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information

Compensation

• Teacher salaries at KPPS are competitive, equitable, and predictable. Feel free to ask your recruiter what you will earn based on your years of experience teaching and your certification status.
• All KPPS employees enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, a 403B matching program, and free financial advising services.
• Uncertified teachers have access to $2500 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification.